Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 712

Alyssa noticed the distress and wariness on Newton’s face and assumed that she might have breached a sensitive family topic. It would be inappropriate for her to press for an answer.

Despite always being sensible, she somehow developed a deep interest in the matter that concerned

Jasper.

She blurted out boldly, “Grandpa, is there any tension between Jasper and Justin? And is that related to

their kidnapping case when they were younger?”

Newton looked astonished. Wide-eyed, he gasped, “Y-You knew about the kidnapping?”

“I’m sorry, Grandpa. I didn’t intend to overstep. Alyssa apologized.

After a pause, she whispered, “Jasper mentioned Justin to me a while ago. He’d promised to tell me the

truth later and that he won’t keep anything from me.

“I was giving him the silent treatment back then. And I had refused to learn the truth. But curiosity got the

of me, so I …” Alyssa’s voice faded as she blushed

felt happy at the shy look on Alyssa’s face, which reminded him of

even developed an interest in his affairs.

to have improved.

past with you shows that he considers you family.

still affected

were just

drug trafficking, murder,

for kidnapping numerous heirs from wealthy families

to the gang leader, Gustav Holm, also known

information she had

father but later

establishing his

das

as to provoke the police, claiming

millions in

he was finally arrested 18 years ago, the media celebrated, only to have Gustav grinning in

the cameras.

the diagnosis. Grandpa, don’t worry. Dr. Liverton

whispered, “Grandpa, there are no other solutions to his PTSD except for

Besides, I have no idea when and where he would be triggered. The secret could be.

any time.