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.

box. He was about to light

“Jasper Beckell.”

man’s heart pounded erratically as he gazed up at his ex–wife. The

glanced down, instantly noticing the pile of cigarette butts at his Jeet. She frowned. “What

he replied. Then, he threw the fresh cigarette on

me for this again? Suit yoursell.

though, his voice rough

and leave my brother alone. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll

Belbank as soon as possible, lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,”

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

for Jasper, that sun had now

what his boss had done to drive such a lovely

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

anything.” Alyssa retorted in