Can’t Win Me Back

“| was just thinking about that conversation with Justin earlier tonight. It was really very intriguing,” Alyssa explained. “That would be the last time.”

Jasper was still regretful that he had allowed them to meet. He pulled Alyssa in closer to him. “Next time, | will not let you come in contact with Justin again. Today was just an unexpected incident. Don’t think too much about it.”

“I’m not thinking too much about it. It seems to me that you’re the one who’s overthinking it.” Alyssa lifted her head slightly. She gave him a gentle poke in the chest. “Does it still hurt right here?” He held her hand. He planted a kiss on her palm. “No, it’s better now.”

“There’s really no need for you to be so paranoid. Also, what you imagined was not realistic. Would Justin stay in Mosgravia forever? He’d have to come back eventually.”

Alyssa snuggled comfortably in his arms. “He was the one who facilitated the Jesseltons’ discussion for a collaboration with the Beckett Group. And now, he took the initiative to contact Grandpa. Did you not realize yet that these were forewarnings? He has always been paving the way for his return.

“So, he will surely be back. How would it be possible for me to avoid him? On the contrary, | want to have a formal and proper meeting with your mysterious brother. He has seriously piqued my curiosity.”

“Justin… Could it be that his health has taken a turn for the better?” Jasper lowered his eyes. “You’ve struggled in the Beckett Group for so many years. How could you be so naive now?”

gently. She continued angrily, “His health condition doesn’t matter at all. He could still come back to fight against you if he really wants to. He can do so as long

his true intentions and capabilities. On the other hand, | keep getting the feeling that he’s already familiar with both

said that he’s a fan of mine. This shows that he has known that | was Alexa since a long time ago. | can’t help but

all of these. She

on her forehead. Deep down, he felt ashamed. “Lyse, you don’t have to worry about these.

you a hypothetical scenario. Imagine if Justin comes back and asks you

ne claims that Its because you owe

as she lay on him. Her eyes shimmered like

up all of a sudden,

a veritable battlefield for me. However, it has

“How can | make you happy if that is gone?” In the dark, Alyssa’s eyes welled up with tears. She was elated. She hugged him tight. These few days, Landon