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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help it even now. He kissed Alyssa on the lips before prying them open with

to deepen their kiss.

heart flutter. Her breath seemed to be

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

The sound even made Xavier leap up in

gosh... Can I take a picture of them to keep as a memento? I love their relationship so

Maggie exclaimed.

his jaw wide open in shock.

her request were already

still caved in in the end. He sighed and said, "Okay, but don't share it

anyone else."

Xavier a grateful look, her eyes wide. "You have

sir. Thank you so

the back of his hand, feeling his blood pressure rise

with Xavier to drop Maggie back home, leaving

upset mood to

and Maggie sat in the backseat during the ride, the distance between them was

pretty wide.

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

Jasper also noticed how Xavier kept looking at Maggie through the rearview

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suddenly surfaced within

not have come along

a stop below an

got out of the car, Jasper reminded her

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

witness for this

Mr. Jasper." Maggie's eyes dimmed as she

I know

Ms. Alyssa out, that means

I would rather have tried

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

two

and Xavier escorted

before she entered her home, Xavier stepped forward. "Ms.

around. "What

did you buy your teddy bear bag? I would like to buy my

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

one that exists in