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

to deepen their kiss.

made Alyssa's heart flutter. Her breath

as she watched her

fervently. The sound even made Xavier leap up in

a picture of them to keep as a memento?

Maggie exclaimed.

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

were already pooling in his

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

anyone else."

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

heart, sir. Thank you

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

went along with Xavier to drop Maggie back home, leaving Alyssa

didn't want Alyssa's upset mood to further

the backseat during the ride, the distance

pretty wide.

lot.

Xavier kept

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peculiar feeling suddenly surfaced within

have come along for the

a stop

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

I'm afraid she may find it harder to accept

you become a key witness for this case

Maggie's eyes

know she only wants

Alyssa out, that means my mind is made

rather have tried than not try

for the young girl. He smiled lightly.

glad you two see

escorted Maggie to her

entered her home, Xavier

around. "What

bag? I would like

giggled. "I made this one myself. I even

one that exists in the