Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa and Jasper grew solemn in front of the serious-looking Cyrus. “Cyrus, go ahead.”

“You’re well known as a couple who seek justice and fight for what’s right.”

Cyrus sounded sarcastic.

His remark prompted Jasper to glance at Alyssa. Jasper caressed her nape while replying, “Well, I’m not that great. I’m only assisting Lyse. She’s the one who’s outstanding, smart, and kind.”

“Cyrus was just teasing us! How could you make me shoulder his taunts while you act like the humble one?” Squinting, she playfully elbowed Jasper.

“I didn’t tease you. I meant it.” Growing serious, Cyrus explained, “The two victims killed today by the man who held Lauren hostage were members of a school bullying group.”

Jasper’s eyes darkened, and his face paled. Similarly, despair flashed across Alyssa’s eyes. The fated couple had both experienced bullying before.

behavior more than anyone

by the five students in her two years at the school. She even

her their slave, and if she refused to comply,

father repeatedly lodged police reports, but they were being dismissed as there was insufficient evidence against

the end, the poor girl chose to jump off a building

powerful?” An intimidating gleam appeared in Jasper’s eyes. “Tell me

Alyssa asked, “How’s that girl

ER, but she’s still unconscious.” Cyrus let out a frustrated sigh and curled his fist. “I read the reports she

to sue the bullies. Since they are legal adults, if we follow

were thinking of

said in a hoarse voice, “One needs to pay for his crimes. I sympathize with that father, but I disagree with his way of taking revenge. He needs to be punished by law, but his daughter is innocent. Her bullies need to

was probably the only way the father could