Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 140

“The cold wind burns my face and blows its hosty pepper up my nose, Kavler murmured. “Black are my steps on silver sed; thick blows my hosty breath abroad”

Jasper had been waiting in the cold for nearly an hour now. Yet, this was nothing compared to his days in the military, where standing an entire day was routine,

The only difference was that his heart was in his throat right now.

He was worried Alice would change her mind and not come outside. What could he do then? Darge Into the manor? Impossible–he could not do that. This was the Taylor family’s residence.

What Hght did he have to knock on their door asking for Alice?

None that he could think of.

a sigh, Jasper took out the last cigarette in the box. He was about to light it when the sound of heels clicking

“Jasper Beckell.”

ex–wife. The cigarette

the pile of cigarette butts at his

for too long,” he replied. Then, he threw the fresh cigarette on the

yoursell. You

up, though, his voice rough

my brother alone. Now if

as possible, lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said

Alyssa was. She had never been like this. She always had a loving smile and a gentle demeanor for his boss–a true

for Jasper, that sun had

couldn’t help but wonder what his boss had done to drive

called, a hint of panic in his tone. “Don’t leave before

mald. I don’t need your permission for anything.” Alyssa retorted in a cold tone. “Weren’t you so eager to end