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."

see Maggie. He was so touched that he found himself at

unable to stop thanking

for? Maggie is my lifesaver. I've been

good time to do so. This

spoke, Alyssa turned to look at Maggie

showing up."

don't say that. I'm so honored to be here. enjoying a meal!" Maggie's face blushed

panic as she rambled.

could never have dreamt of attending Alyssa's gathering

by such an astounding group

Tatiana waved at

had not seen for a long time, said

owe us a

back Alyssa's heart after all

whenever the chance arose.

Jasper said, "Okay."

enough. Jasper, don't be so conservative. Let's do a few rounds." Julien

pull Jasper's leg.

ready to retort, but was taken aback when Jasper agreed effortlessly. "Sure,

won't stop until we're both

with ash on his face. He yelled at everyone at the top