Can’t Win Me Back

“If I can’t handle it, no one else in the world can,” Alyssa huffed confidently.

“Jonah and I can’t be by your side to protect you. Don’t act recklessly, okay?

Think about the consequences.

“When you encounter problems, don’t try to handle them all by yourself.

Communicate with us, or ask your man for advice. Let him take some hits for you.”

“Dad, Jasper is my love, not a human shield. What’s with this talk about taking hits?” Alyssa pouted with frustration.

However, Jasper remained unfazed. His eyes were filled with gentleness. “Don’t worry, Winston. Even if there’s a hail of bullets, I’ll stand in front of Lyse and ensure her safety.”

Alyssa’s eyes became teary, and she felt a warm sensation in her chest. She nestled into Jasper’s arms, feeling like a drifting boat had found a permanent harbor.

“Mr. Beckett.”

Suddenly, Winston addressed Jasper with such seriousness that his whole body tensed up.

quickly responded, “Yes,

and doesn’t think about the consequences. You’ll have to help her in the future. Don’t let anyone bully

voice sounded choked

He tightly gripped the delicate hand of

the two

threw herself into Jasper’s

Feeling sorry for her, he

days, Alyssa would cry at the drop of a

cherish every drop of her tears and

Jasper kissed her behind her ear while using his charming voice to

I not be? No one knows how long it’ll take or if he’ll get better.” Alyssa brushed her crimson nose against his

better. He

corridor, the two embraced tightly, sharing

eyes were misty with desire as she

“Damn,” she thought.

getting better at kissing. He knew exactly how to tease her and