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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Alyssa on the lips before

to deepen their kiss.

Her breath seemed to be

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

fervently. The sound even made Xavier leap up in

Can I take a picture of them to keep as a memento?

Maggie exclaimed.

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

were already pooling in

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

anyone else."

own eyes!" Maggie shot Xavier a grateful look,

heart, sir. Thank you

of his hand,

end, Jasper went along with Xavier to drop

mood to further

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

pretty wide.

up a lot. She kept on staring at

Jasper also noticed how Xavier kept looking

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feeling suddenly surfaced within

he not have come along for the

came to a stop below an

of the car, Jasper reminded her kindly,

Madison. I'm afraid she may

key witness for this case in

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

know she only wants to protect

I've come to seek you and Ms. Alyssa out, that means my mind is made up.

rather have tried than not try

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

glad you two see

escorted Maggie to

home, Xavier stepped forward. "Ms.

"What is

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

giggled. "I made this one myself. I

only one that exists