Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 662

Lauren looked up and met Alyssa’s gaze with her clear eyes. Despite the silence, Alyssa read Lauren’s

mind just by exchanging looks.

Jasper looked over and comforted Alyssa with a hint of pleading, “This is the first time Lauren’s had a

crush on someone and defended him. Just think of it as Lauren going on a trip. If she’s happy with

Landon, let’s give them a chance.”

“I can tell that Lauren cares about him. I don’t want to get between them. I just-” Alyssa stared into

Jasper’s eyes.

He smiled understandingly. “I know. I get it.” He only reserved this side of himself for her.

He added, “But don’t you forget that Lauren has me too.”

It was a curt and powerful statement. She felt her heart skip a beat and hurriedly looked away.

Jasper had always been taciturn, but each word he spoke carried weight.

members took their seats at Alyssa’s table, except for

disapproving looks from those around

the least.

at the wrong table.” Cyrus spoke his mind as he shot daggers from

though he were examining a suspect.

reserved for my family and our close friends. What are you

Jasper, and a hush

challenge head-on while casting a tender gaze in Alyssa’s direction. He insisted, “I’m exactly where I should be-right

around and glared at Jasper,

under his breath, “That jerk.” Then, he took a sip

but we don’t allow animals at the dinner table.”

implying that

while drumming her calloused fingers

air of the daughter of

and clenched his jaw. No one would feel good

desperate to leave a good impression on her family, but that didn’t mean they

let’s get along well and enjoy dinner for his sake.” Alyssa helped Jasper out, thinking that her family was a little harsh on

moment, Sean called out to Alyssa, drawing her aside and whispering, “Mr. Jameson Schmidt is

here.”

on that, looking

flatly, “Oh? I didn’t expect him to join us. Bring him in and seat him at the

table.”

somewhat complicated,” Sean informed.

his voice, saying, “Mrs. Schmidt is here