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.

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

disapproving looks from those around her. He had

the least.

Cyrus spoke his mind

though he were examining a suspect.

our close

at the table turned to Jasper,

tender gaze in Alyssa’s direction. He

drink. She, spun around and glared at Jasper, who

breath, “That jerk.” Then, he took

but we

Jasper, implying that he was

leaned backward while drumming her calloused fingers on the table. She

the daughter of a

No one would feel good after being called an

with Alyssa and desperate to leave a good impression on her

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

Alyssa, drawing her aside and whispering,

here.”

that, looking visibly

him to join us. Bring him in and seat him at

table.”

situation is somewhat complicated,” Sean

voice, saying, “Mrs. Schmidt is here