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.

had never truly lessened. She remained

she would latch onto

considered forgiving him. In other words, she had reminded herself

be no future for their relationship if she stubbornly clung

do with Liana or anyone else. I just-” he began to explain

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

Rose’s studio today without achieving your

want to trouble Rose.”

stared at

studio because she was pressed for time. She was busy with

could only work on Lyla’s dress at Rose’s studio in the evening.

picked up an exquisite crystal hair clip from the

into a bun.

her, and his fingers moved unconsciously.

touch her thick, dark, and luscious hair.

a bed as newlyweds. Back then, Alyssa always tossed and turned in her sleep,