Can’t Win Me Back

“Lauren, look at me.” Alyssa firmly grasped Lauren’s slender shoulders and stared into her dim eyes. “Are you really going to do this? Are you willing to part with him?

“Don’t do something you’ll regret. Once you lose some people, you may never find someone like them again.”

“Alyssa, I’ve thought this through. It’s not a rash decision.”

Smiling contentedly, Lauren slowly closed her eyes. “Separating is the best outcome for Landon and me. Having been together and sharing unforgettable memories is already enough for me.

“I love the lively Landon from before, so I want him to return to being himself.

Being with me would only hold him back and burden him.”

Alyssa’s heart wrenched as if it were being crushed.

her room with tears, Jasper was already waiting for

why are your eyes so

pulling Alyssa into

me, who would

rested her forehead against his shoulder, feeling the warmth

concerned. “What happened

wants to break up

Jasper’s breathing became

have been too much for her. She’s scared and tired, and she

her face and hooked her arms around his neck. She sighed with frustration. “I understand how she feels. When you love someone too much, you start to be cautious. You won’t

I tried to call Landon all day today, but he didn’t answer. Looks like he knows.” Jasper’s jaw tightened slightly as he couldn’t help but

happening and now facing a breakup with his beloved, that day might possibly be the darkest