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

to

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

yet to find a good time to do

turned to look at Maggie

showing up."

I'm so honored to be here. enjoying a meal!"

panic as she rambled.

could never have dreamt of attending Alyssa's gathering at her home. Wearing

group of

waved

said as she sipped

you owe us

Jasper winning back Alyssa's heart after all that transpired, Rose couldn't resist teasing

whenever the chance arose.

Jasper said, "Okay."

don't be so

pull Jasper's leg.

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

until we're both

banter, Axel came downstairs with ash on