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

five students in her two years at

if she refused to comply, they threatened

as there was insufficient evidence against the five, all

would help them. In the end, the poor girl chose to jump off a building because she

Jasper’s eyes. “Tell me their names.

indignant, Alyssa asked, “How’s

still unconscious.” Cyrus let out a frustrated sigh and curled his fist.

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

to me and Jasper if you were thinking of settling

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

way the father could