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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now. He kissed Alyssa on the lips before prying

to deepen their kiss.

Her breath seemed to be

squealed excitedly in the car as she watched her favorite

even made Xavier

to keep as a memento? I love their relationship so

Maggie exclaimed.

his jaw wide

request were already pooling in his

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

anyone else."

my own eyes!" Maggie shot Xavier a grateful look, her eyes wide. "You have

heart, sir. Thank

clasped the back of his hand, feeling his blood pressure rise

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

want Alyssa's upset mood

the backseat during the ride, the distance between them was

pretty wide.

had lightened up a lot.

Jasper also noticed how Xavier kept looking at Maggie through the

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peculiar feeling suddenly

not have come

a stop below an

out of the car, Jasper reminded her kindly, "I would suggest you bring this matter

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

become a key witness for this case

the reminder, Mr. Jasper." Maggie's eyes dimmed as

is difficult, I know she only wants to protect

seek you and Ms. Alyssa out, that means my mind is made up.

I would rather have tried

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

you two see eye

Xavier escorted Maggie to

she entered her home, Xavier stepped forward.

"What is it,

your teddy bear bag? I would like

Haha!" Maggie giggled. "I made this one

the only one that exists in