Can’t Win Me Back

"I was aware. I knew it from the beginning. But what choice did I have?" Gina trembled violently as she

grew hysterical. "I'd rather sweep everything under the rug than open up my daughter's wound and put

her in harm's way.

"She's just managed to get a footing, and things were looking up, but you came along and messed it all

up! She nearly lost her life because of you—you arrogant, wealthy pricks who judge us from the

comforts of life. What gives you the right?"

Alyssa felt a stinging pain in her chest. With her usual sharp wit, she could have retorted. However, the

weight of guilt left her speechless.

"You're being naive." Jasper, keeping his composure, placed his hand on Alyssa's waist. He appeared

as omniscient as divinity. "You're currently enjoying a short-lived peace because the Schmidt Group is

in hot water. The Schmidts are too preoccupied to pay attention to you, especially with David Schmidt

still in detention."

Gina's expression froze. Her bloodshot eyes looked vacant.

"Once they resolve David's legal issues and release him, they'll go back to wreaking havoc. Do you

think David, that petty bastard, would go easy on Maggie? We need to get rid of him once and for all, or

Maggie will be in endless trouble."

Beckett, everything you said is right. Gina, it's time to

was choking on tears. He cast a helpless look

The Schmidts cornered us, threatening us to keep

City. We couldn't go

could determine if you were helpful, we chose to lay low and

But lately, my daughter's been having mental breakdowns. Two days ago, she

her room and attempted to cut

A fresh swell of rage rose in

"What?" Gina was stunned.

old this year. She's younger than Maggie and not as mentally

"That bastard should've been run

put Anora through this suffering? What had she done to

the humiliation, but

the same? She's physically and mentally crushed, all

of backing down? My daughter might be alive, but she's as

how is she doing? Is she out of critical condition now?" Alyssa, fighting back

Tanner's condition. "If she's still hospitalized, I can arrange to transfer her to

KS Group. We'll take care

Tanner couple were

to full health, I'll hire the