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

to deepen their kiss.

made Alyssa's heart flutter. Her breath seemed to

squealed excitedly in the car as she watched her favorite "ship" in the

The sound even made Xavier leap up in the front passenger

to

Maggie exclaimed.

turned around to gaze at Maggie, his jaw wide open in shock. Countless ways

already pooling in his

and said, "Okay, but don't share

anyone else."

shot Xavier a grateful look,

heart, sir. Thank you so

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

to drop Maggie back home, leaving Alyssa

Alyssa's upset mood to further

sat in the backseat during the ride, the distance

pretty wide.

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

noticed how Xavier kept

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feeling suddenly

have come along for

to a stop below an old dingy

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

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

witness for this case in

for the reminder, Mr. Jasper." Maggie's eyes

I know she only wants to protect

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

have

for the young girl. He smiled lightly. "Lyse

two see eye to

Xavier escorted Maggie to her

before she entered her home,

around. "What

did you buy your teddy bear bag? I would

giggled. "I made this one myself. I even drew

the only one that exists in