Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa remarked, “Yup.”

“Wow! How are you so talented, Alyssa? You’re so unlike Jasper. Earning money is the only thing he knows how to do!” Newton said as he gave Alyssa a playful pinch on the nose.

Jasper turned green with envy. He was fine with Newton dissing him. But why was he being touchy with Alyssa?

The trio crowded around the laptop. They focused on watching all that was happening through the screen.

Alyssa saw that Landon and Lauren were being bullied. She became enraged. She rolled her fingers into balls of fury. “Grandpa, shall we go over now?” Jasper asked. His breathing was heavy.

Newton’s face was glum. “Hold on a little while more,” he urged.

Jasper and Alyssa were stunned.

granddaughter. Since this is so, this will be a

his rationality. “This is just the first step that they are taking. Yet, they’re already facing such

Landon loves Lauren. | need to see if he has the

than the Schmidts. They are also a bunch of scoundrels. | need to ensure

make sure that he can keep her safe and secure if she is going to be with him. Only

moved. They realized this was how an elder cared for

obtained Newton’s absolute approval through his actions. “As her father, you are unable to give your blessings. That’s alright.

warm, wide smile came across his face. He waved at Lauren and Landon and said, “Come over here, Lauren

He put his arm around Lauren’s shoulders. They walked to the front of Newton together. “Grandpa…” Lauren’s eyes were swollen from all the tears. Yet, she was still well-behaved. It was a

his throat. He scooped up Lauren’s hand and held

You. You’ve been through a lot.” Lauren shook her

his favorite granddaughter. Her heart dropped. Her face became twisted from all