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.

in the box. He was about to light it when the sound

“Jasper Beckell.”

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

butts at his Jeet. She frowned. “What is this? I thought

long,” he replied. Then, he threw the

for this again? Suit yoursell. You

his voice rough

honor your promise afterward and leave my brother alone. Now if you’ll excuse me,

as possible, lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said sternly, then turned to head back

been like this. She always had a loving smile and a gentle demeanor for

Jasper, that sun had

help but wonder what his boss had done to drive

of panic in his tone. “Don’t leave

permission for anything.” Alyssa retorted in a cold tone. “Weren’t you so eager to end our marriage