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 in

the shy look on Alyssa’s face, which reminded him

toward Jasper and even developed an interest

appeared to

the fact that Jasper is willing to share his past

still affected by

when they were just children. Their kidnappers were part of

crimes, including drug

from

You’re referring to the gang leader, Gustav Holm, also known

the information she had heard from

been a henchman under Colene’s father but later left the gang to pursue his

ambitions by establishing

das

the day, Gustav was so bold as to provoke

tens of millions

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

the cameras.

I are aware of the diagnosis. Grandpa, don’t worry. Dr. Liverton is a trustworthy acquaintance of mine. He’ll keep it confidential,” she reassured.

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

idea when and where he would be triggered. The secret could

time. What if