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."

Maggie. He was so touched that he

to

there to thank me for? Maggie is my lifesaver. I've been wanting to treat her to a

to do so. This gathering had fulfilled my

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

showing up."

that. I'm so honored to be here. enjoying a meal!" Maggie's face blushed

panic as she rambled.

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

such an astounding group

waved at

time, said as she sipped her tea,

you owe us a

after all that

whenever the chance arose.

Jasper said, "Okay."

drinks aren't enough. Jasper, don't be so

pull Jasper's leg.

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

until we're both

came downstairs with ash on his face.