Can’t Win Me Back

Jasper's entire body buzzed with energy, but he now felt even more upset for Mandy. "Mandy, you're Lyse's family, which makes you my family as well. | can disregard my reputation, but | cannot bear to see you suffering so!"

Jasper's heartfelt words made tears flood Alyssa's eyes. She hugged him tightly, her heart feeling so warm inside. Mandy was choked up with emotion. She did her best to smile and said, "Thank you."

"Don't worry, Mandy. | won't let you suffer in silence." Alyssa’s eyes glinted as she spoke, "If | don't teach Dominic a lesson after this... I'll change my last name to his!"

Jasper looked at Alyssa curiously. She must've gone silly with anger. If she changed her last name to Dominic's, she'd still be a Taylor.

Mandy said gently, "Lyse, your father is still ill and in an unstable state. He nearly relapsed because of the commotion earlier, so it's best you don't take any rash action these days so as to not upset your father. You can discuss things with him once he's all better."

"| really don't understand what Winston is trying to do, Mandy!" Alyssa exclaimed angrily. "He's clearly tolerating Dominic's vile behavior! He was never so blind in the past!

Dominic to take all the company's profits like some leech all because he is his own brother? Blind

not foolish. He's only doing this because of your mother!" Mandy said hurriedly, not able to stand

What about my mother? What does she have to do with Dominic?" Alyssa demanded,

keeping certain

a beautiful mystery. Now that she'd finally found a chance to know

was incredibly panicked. "Why. Why don't | have the right to learn about my own mother? Don't you think that's

saved your

and Alyssa were stunned.

Y Ob, could say it's fated te 68." Mandy slowly: Iked over toa nearby chair and sat down, reminiscing