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

to deepen their kiss.

made Alyssa's heart flutter. Her

watched her

even made Xavier leap up in

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

Maggie exclaimed.

Xavier turned around to gaze at Maggie, his jaw

request were already pooling in

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

anyone else."

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

Thank you so

of his hand, feeling his blood pressure rise by

drop Maggie back

didn't want Alyssa's upset mood to further stress

Jasper and Maggie sat in the backseat during the ride, the

pretty wide.

realized Maggie's mood had lightened up a lot. She

noticed how Xavier kept looking

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peculiar feeling suddenly surfaced within

not have come

came to a

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

Ms. Madison. I'm afraid she may find it harder to

witness

Jasper." Maggie's eyes dimmed as she

mother is difficult, I know she only wants

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

what. I would rather have tried than not

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

glad you two see

Xavier escorted Maggie

entered her home, Xavier stepped forward. "Ms.

turned around. "What

your teddy bear bag? I

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

that