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.

seats at Alyssa’s table, except for Winston

beside Alyssa, unfazed by the disapproving looks from those around her.

the least.

seated at the wrong table.” Cyrus spoke his mind

he were

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

at the table turned to Jasper, and a hush fell over them.

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

around and

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

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

Jasper, implying that he was a beast.

backward while drumming

the air of the daughter

clenched his jaw. No one would feel good after being called

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

his sake.” Alyssa helped Jasper out, thinking that

Sean called out to Alyssa, drawing her aside and whispering, “Mr.

here.”

picked up on that,

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

table.”

situation is somewhat complicated,”

he lowered his voice, saying,