Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 159

Alyssa said. “Let’s do another one.”

“But you promised to do me a lavor!” Landon frowned like a little brat.

“Ireally can’t agree to that.” Alyssa put on a serious face. I promised Grandpa to show up as his daughter–in–law for the birthday. I will have nothing to do with the Beckett Family after that.

“I’m afraid I’ll only upset him if I show up to his birthday with a male partner. It’s my wish to grant him a memorable 80th birthday. I don’t have much time with him, anyway

A tinge of wistfulness crept into her eyes.

“Alice, you’re a lovely woman. Jasper lost out on you because he’s blind” Landon sighed.

Upon second thought, he wouldn’t have had a chance with Alice had it not been for Jasper’s mistake. Jasper’s loss was Landon’s gain–a chance at love and happiness!

“That’s why I wanted us to do another one.” She caressed the sculpture with much affection,

call me by my name? ‘Mr. Harper sounds too formal.”

don’t come around often,

invited me to dinner!” He gazed at her affectionately

I call you Landon from now on?” she

He was shaking in happiness, thinking their relationship had reached a new level. In his eyes, Alyssa

his waist. He was gentle to Alyssa but hostile

extra

imagined Landon’s stinking breath with

Madam Russell who has worked for us for fifteen years. Should I send her to work for you instead? She’s efficient, hardworking,

smug

apron from rage. Landon didn’t

Sean. He’ll be under me.” Eyes darkening, Alyssa warned him in a low voice. “You like meddling in others

you?”

felt touched by how Alyssa sided with him while Landon choked on anger. Landon wondered if Seant was

sweetheart

Sean to hang around Alyssa instead of getting

the dining hall. I’ll put the sculpture away and join you