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.

to head back to the office to finishsome work. I’ll come see you tonight.”Although

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

about that anymore.

Jasper

her blanket, words stuck in her

as he used to. He wasn’t the boy

the way he looked at

a look, and the latter quickly

“Mr. J-Mr. Jasper.”

then turned around

when you’re around, but when you’re not … her

sighed before continuing, “Lia’s suffered so much overseas, waiting for her return to your side. If you give

devastated!”

even dabbed at her eyes

I owe hermy life,

said nothing else and left straight

he slowly disappeared from view, feeling a sullen

…

days arranging board meetings to plan the perfect

discussing ideas with her project team when Winston