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.

hated bullying behavior more than

been severely bullied by the five students in her two years at the

to comply,

reports, but they were being dismissed as there was insufficient evidence against the five, all because two of them came from wealthy and powerful

daughter endured abuse because no one would help them. In the end, the poor girl chose to jump

An intimidating gleam appeared in Jasper’s eyes. “Tell me their names. I’d like to see how wealthy and powerful

Alyssa asked, “How’s

Cyrus let out a frustrated sigh and curled his fist. “I read the reports she had filed and

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

to me and Jasper if you were thinking of settling it

I sympathize with that father, but I disagree with his way of taking revenge.

the father could avenge