Can’t Win Me Back

Jasper’s face remained indifferent, but Alyssa’s eyes widened. She even shouted in excitement, “Deaf?”

“Yes! It’s real. I’ve already gotten the diagnosis report. I’ll send it to you right now. Betty is still in the hospital. I heard she’s completely deaf in her left ear, with hearing loss in her right ear. She’s already using a hearing aid.”

Xavier’s ecstatic voice echoed in the room. “Mr. Beckett, you’re incredible! That wasn’t just a slap. That was one hell of a slap!”

“Don’t exaggerate it, Xavier,” Jasper reprimanded with a frown.

Alyssa burst into laughter, clapping her hands joyfully until they turned red.

“Haha! That’s great! It’s perfect karma! Who asked her to mock Lauren all the time? I want to see how arrogant she’ll be now.”

When she met Jasper’s unwavering gaze, her smile froze, replaced by a blush spreading across her cheeks. “Um, am I too—”

she could finish her sentence, Jasper seized her in a

held her closely against him and ran his hand up her spine to the spot he favored while savoring the warmth

trembled slightly, Jasper mischievously spared her at this moment. He rubbed his thumb over her rosy lower lip and

wondering if you’re

Her eyes glistened with emotion, and she found

think you should be even more evil…” Jasper’s palm returned to her waist, kneading it gently. “Your evil side drives

Alyssa’s cheeks, and she playfully

knew that his

cool today!” Xavier’s loud and clear voice broke through the romantic atmosphere.

confronted Betty in front of

her to save the family’s reputation, but Mr. Beckett wasn’t lenient. Not only did he kick her out of Solana City, but he also slapped her

Alyssa gazed at Jasper with a