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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kissed Alyssa on the lips before prying them

to deepen their kiss.

flutter. Her breath seemed to be

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

Xavier leap up in the

them to keep as a

Maggie exclaimed.

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

request were already pooling

Xavier still caved in in the end. 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

sir. Thank you

back of his hand, feeling his blood pressure rise

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

upset mood to further stress Maggie

in the backseat during the

pretty wide.

up a lot. She kept on staring at

Xavier kept looking at Maggie through

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feeling suddenly surfaced within

he not have come along for the

to a stop below an

Jasper reminded her kindly, "I would

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

key witness

for the reminder, Mr. Jasper." Maggie's eyes dimmed as she forced a smile.

my mother is difficult, I know she only wants

Ms. Alyssa out, that means my mind is made

would rather have tried than not try

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

glad you two see eye to

Xavier escorted Maggie to

entered her home, Xavier stepped forward. "Ms.

around. "What is

did you buy your teddy bear bag? I would

Maggie giggled. "I made this one myself. I even drew the design and

one that exists