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 them open with his

to deepen their kiss.

made Alyssa's heart flutter. Her breath seemed

squealed excitedly in the car as she watched her favorite

Xavier leap up in

picture of them to

Maggie exclaimed.

his jaw wide open in shock. Countless

were already pooling

He sighed and said, "Okay, but don't share it

anyone else."

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

heart, sir. Thank you

hand, feeling his

Xavier to drop Maggie back home, leaving Alyssa back at the

mood to further stress Maggie

Jasper and Maggie sat in the backseat during the

pretty wide.

had lightened up a lot. She kept

Jasper also noticed how Xavier kept looking

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peculiar feeling suddenly

have come along for

black vehicle came to a stop below an

the car, Jasper reminded her kindly, "I would suggest you

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

key witness

Maggie's eyes dimmed as she forced

difficult, I know she only wants to protect

to seek you and Ms. Alyssa out, that means my mind

have tried than not try at

filled with admiration for the young girl.

glad you two see

Xavier escorted

her home, Xavier stepped

turned around. "What is it,

I would like to buy my

"I made this one myself. I even drew the

the only one that exists