Can’t Win Me Back

"I-I'm sorry..." Maggie's face was as red as a tomato.

"Ms. Madison," Xavier's breath sank as he spoke softly, just enough for her to hear, "you look beautiful

today."

Maggie's face burned with embarrassment. Panicking, she hastily withdrew herself from his arms.

Jasper struggled to contain the overwhelming emotions within him. He hugged Alyssa tightly and

whispered, "Thank you for doing this, Lyse."

Alyssa leaned into Jasper's arms with a smile, reveling in her luck to have found Jasper as her other

half. "It's no big deal. I just asked everyone to come over for a meal.

"Oh, yeah. Lauren caught a chill from leaving the window open while she slept the past two days.

Landon is home caring for her. They won't be coming. He asked me to tell you to enjoy your meal and

eat their share."

"Okay." Jasper looked down at her face, his heart beating wildly as his eyes turned misty.

"Thank you, Madam Alyssa."

to see Maggie. He was so touched that

unable to stop

is there to thank me for? Maggie is my lifesaver. I've been

time to do so.

turned to look at Maggie warmly. "On the contrary, I should

showing up."

to be here. enjoying a meal!"

panic as she rambled.

dreamt of attending Alyssa's gathering at her home. Wearing

by such an astounding group of people,

Tatiana waved at

long time, said as

owe us a

heart after all that transpired, Rose couldn't resist teasing

whenever the chance arose.

Jasper said, "Okay."

few drinks aren't enough. Jasper, don't be so conservative. Let's do

pull Jasper's leg.

to retort, but was taken aback

until we're

ash on his face. He yelled at everyone