Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 268

Rosaline sat beside Liana, consoling her.”Your uncle spent a lot of money to hi re Mr. Simon to save your aunt from the Bureau. Clearly, he cares deeply for her.

“I’m sure now that your aunt is able tohelp, you’ll definitely be able to marry Jasper! Hasn’t he been coming over frequently? I’m confident your relationship has grown even closer!”

She was grinning like a fox who had eaten the canary, feeling that her position as an in-law to the Beckett family was now 100 % secure.

Rosaline added, “You know what Jasper’s temp er is like. He would never have come if he didn’t like you anymore.”

“I guess so … I just… don’t feel good aboutall this,” Liana said as she recalled the look Jasper had given her earlier today.”Yes, he’s been by my side all these days,

but it feels like he’s changed.”

“That’s enough. Don’t go overthinkingnow.”

Just then, the door opened. It was Jasper.

Liana swiftly put up her frail, meek mask. “Jas-Jasper …”

Jasper went up to her side, his expression flat. Just when she thought he was close enough to touch, he stopped in his tracks. Liana’s hand hung awkwardly in the air, her cheeks slowly flushing with embarrassment.

finishsome work. I’ll come see you tonight.”Although Jasper’s tone was gentle, his expression was still

…Jasper …” Liana teared up.”It’s all my

think about that anymore.

that said, Jasper turned and

her blanket, words stuck in

on and pampered her as he used to. He wasn’t the boy next door she was

he looked at her

shot her mother a look, and

“Mr. J-Mr. Jasper.”

turned around slowly.

you’ve seen Liana’s condition.She’s more herself when you’re around, but when you’re not …

so much overseas, waiting for her return to your side. If you give up on her now … my daughter, my baby

devastated!”

dabbed at her eyes with a

Liana recovers. I owe

nothing else and left

from view, feeling a sullen anxiety creeping up

…

board meetings

discussing ideas