Can’t Win Me Back

It was already past midnight when they arranged everything.

For the sake of Maggie's safety, Alyssa had intended for Maggie to live in her own house starting today

until the case against David Schmidt ended. For one, Maggie could be protected. Secondly, Alyssa

genuinely adored this unfortunate yet strong, young girl.

But Maggie insisted on going back home because of her mother's heart condition. She was worried her

mother might get a heart attack if she woke up from her sleep and did not see Maggie anywhere, not to

mention what might happen if her mother knew that Maggie had come to speak to them.

It was a good thing Maggie's mother hadn't contacted her that night. She must still be sleeping. It was

as if the heavens itself supported this strong, young girl's decision, too.

Xavier escorted Maggie to the car, treating her with utmost care throughout the process as if he had

turned a new leaf.

Jasper walked out of the villa with Alyssa in his arms. He wiped away her tears and wrapped his hand

around her neck before kissing her on the forehead.

"It's late, Lyse. You've already yawned countless times, and your eyes can barely keep themselves

open. Xavier and I will send Ms. Madison home. Be good and wait for me to come back home."

"You know exactly why I'm yawning so much." Alyssa pouted. "You exhausted me in the process of

rejuvenating yourself. I can't simply rest when I have the ability to fuel you with energy."

Confidence surged in Jasper's chest. Alyssa's exhaustion was her body's way of telling him how

satisfied with him she was.

Jasper's skills in bed had improved greatly since that time in the kitchen. He knew just the right buttons

to press.

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even now. He kissed Alyssa on the lips before prying

to deepen their kiss.

heart flutter. Her breath

the car as she watched her favorite "ship"

even made Xavier

take a picture of them to keep as a memento? I

Maggie exclaimed.

around to gaze at Maggie, his jaw wide open in

already

caved in in the end. He sighed and said, "Okay, but don't share

anyone else."

It'll be for my own eyes!" Maggie shot Xavier a

sir. Thank you

his hand, feeling his blood pressure rise by

end, Jasper went along with Xavier to drop Maggie back home, leaving Alyssa back

didn't want Alyssa's upset mood

in the backseat during the ride, the distance between them

pretty wide.

realized Maggie's mood had lightened up a lot. She kept on staring at her

also noticed how Xavier kept looking

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feeling suddenly

he not have come along for

black vehicle came to a

got out of the car, Jasper reminded her kindly,

mother as soon as possible, Ms. Madison. I'm afraid she may find

witness for this case

for the reminder, Mr. Jasper." Maggie's eyes dimmed as she forced a

is difficult, I know she only wants to

I've come to seek you and Ms. Alyssa out, that means my mind is made up.

matter what. I would rather have tried than not

filled with admiration for the young girl. He smiled lightly. "Lyse often says

two

Xavier escorted

her home, Xavier stepped

turned around. "What

your teddy bear bag? I

giggled. "I made this one myself. I even

that exists in