Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa slowly narrowed her eyes at Jasper with a look that could cut through steel. He appeared a bit

flustered under her intense scrutiny.

She didn’t mince words as she remarked, “That’s disgustingly corny, even if you think it isn’t.”

He stammered, “I just… want to be closer to you.”

Perplexed by her sudden anger, he realized he was utterly clueless when it came to comforting women.

As a company president known for his decisiveness in business and eloquence at global summits, he

now felt utterly helpless before the woman he loved.

“Please, don’t call me Lyse, like how you called her ‘Lia.’ It only makes you associate me with her, and

that’s a grave insult.”

She fixed a piercing look on him.

In response, he pursed his lips, feeling his throat catch.

pain he had inflicted on her had never truly lessened. She remained as hurt

latch onto it and dwell

words, she had reminded herself never to forget

for their relationship if she

this has nothing to do with Liana or anyone else. I just-” he

cut him off coldly and opened the door. “Don’t read too much into this.

you well. You’ll never leave Rose’s studio today without achieving your

want to

he stared at her

the studio because she was pressed for

day and could only work on Lyla’s dress at

crystal hair clip from the table. Tossing her hair coolly, she fashioned her

into a bun.

and his fingers moved

her thick, dark,

Back then, Alyssa always tossed and turned in her sleep, and