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.

the family members took their seats at Alyssa’s table, except for Winston and

unfazed by the disapproving looks from those around her. He had thick skin,

the least.

spoke his

were examining

and our close friends.

turned to Jasper, and

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

nearly spat out her drink. She, spun around and glared at Jasper, who

Then, he took a sip of water.

Beckett family’s rules, but we don’t allow animals

fired at Jasper, implying that he was

crossed her legs and leaned backward while drumming her calloused fingers on the table.

air of the daughter of

and clenched his jaw. No one would feel good after

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

enjoy dinner for his sake.” Alyssa helped

drawing her aside and whispering, “Mr.

here.”

up on that, looking visibly

join us. Bring him in and seat him at

table.”

is somewhat

lowered his voice, saying, “Mrs. Schmidt is here with