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.

responded, “Yes, Mr.

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

voice sounded choked

at those words. He tightly gripped the delicate hand

leaving Winston’s room, the two headed toward

few steps, Alyssa threw herself into Jasper’s arms. She rested her head on his shoulder and

her tears. Feeling sorry for her, he hugged

cry at the drop of a hat, but he never found it

wanted to cherish every drop of

about Winston?” Jasper kissed her behind her ear while using his charming voice to

long it’ll take or if he’ll get better.” Alyssa brushed her crimson nose

better.

dim corridor, the two

his arms. Her eyes were misty

“Damn,” she thought.

better at kissing. He knew exactly how to tease