Can’t Win Me Back

Jameson rested the side of his head on his palm. In a lazy tone, he said, “I’m just excited to watch the exciting brotherly feud that’s about to happen.”

“Mr. Schmidt, do you think… that Remy looks almost like Damien Taylor, that Taylor family member who died in a plane crash? Could they be the same person?” Carl was puzzled.

“What if they’re the same person? Or what if they’re not the same person? It will just make my game even more fun.”

Jameson couldn’t help but laugh. “To die in the hands of one’s own ‘older brother’… He could very well die without any regrets.”

“Cyrus always ruins our plans time and time again. He’s also an officer. It would really make things easier once and for all if we can get rid of him in one hit.”

Carl hesitated but continued, “It’s just that. you’re sending Ms. Altman to go with him this time. Are you. still suspicious of her? Are you still wanting to test her?”

Behind his gold-framed glasses, Jameson narrowed his dark eyes.

Ever since the Hodgsons broke off the engagement, Newton’s quality of sleep improved. His appetite grew too. So, he had enough reason to bring Lauren back to Crescent Bay to keep him company.

When the weekend came, Alyssa and Jasper made their way to visit Newton excitedly. They had busied themselves throughout the week to prepare the gifts.

While they were on their way, Alyssa received a call from Jonah.

phone in a sweet voice as she put it

Did something good happen?” Jonah chuckled, “Are you and

Were they?

stared at Jasper’s extremely charming

and said, “I carry the necessary documents with me every day. As

across her ears gently. They made her ears go red. Her breathing quickened, and her

Mrs. Beckett, there’s more freedom in being Mr. Beckett’s girlfriend.” Alyssa’s eyes glistened. She had no intention of going along

hearing that, Jasper’s heart sank. A wave of sadness

had no choice. The Taylors were brave and decisive in the face of injustice. However, when

might have said those words mindlessly, but Jasper

be her stress response after those three years of painful

ached for

fingers with hers and placed their hands in front of his heart. Through deep breaths, he tried

matter if we have a marriage certificate. I

eyes looked left and right; she dared

to enjoy dating life

other than with you, she

should just fulfill her wishes this time. At the end of the day, it feels different being