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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couldn't help it even now. He kissed Alyssa on the lips before prying them open with

to deepen their kiss.

heart flutter. Her breath

in the car as she watched her favorite "ship" in the world

Xavier leap up in

them to keep as a memento? I love

Maggie exclaimed.

Maggie, his jaw wide open in shock.

request were already pooling in his

and said, "Okay,

anyone else."

my own eyes!" Maggie shot Xavier

heart, sir. Thank you so

of his hand, feeling his blood pressure rise by

to drop Maggie back home, leaving Alyssa back

Alyssa's upset mood to further

the backseat during the ride, the distance between them

pretty wide.

mood had lightened up a lot. She kept

Jasper also noticed how Xavier kept

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feeling suddenly surfaced within

have come

black vehicle came to a stop below

Maggie got out of the car, Jasper reminded her kindly, "I would suggest you

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

a key witness

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

know she only wants

Ms. Alyssa out, that means

rather have tried than not try

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

glad you two

escorted Maggie to her

home, Xavier stepped forward.

"What is it,

bag? I would like

bear? Haha!" Maggie giggled. "I made this one myself. I even drew the design and

that exists