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.

out the last cigarette in the box. He was about to light it when the sound of

“Jasper Beckell.”

his ex–wife. The cigarette between his lips nearly fell out with

at his Jeet. She frowned. “What is

he threw the fresh cigarette on the ground and stomped it

blaming me for this again? Suit yoursell. You do love accusing Innocent

rough and gravelly from the smoke.

as agreed. Please honor your promise afterward and leave my brother

should leave Belbank as soon as possible, lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said sternly, then turned to

She always had a loving smile

for Jasper, that sun

boss had done to drive such

Alice,” Jasper called, a hint of panic in his tone. “Don’t

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