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.

the phone in a

“Are you and Jasper

Were they?

Jasper’s

He was holding her close by the waist. He smiled and said, “I carry the

last five words brushed across her ears gently. They made her ears go red. Her breathing quickened, and

worried about. Rather than being Mrs. Beckett, there’s more freedom in being Mr. Beckett’s girlfriend.” Alyssa’s eyes glistened. She had no intention of going along with him despite knowing how long he had desired, hoped, waited for, and

sank. A wave of sadness

were brave and decisive in the face of injustice.

said those words mindlessly, but Jasper

her stress response after those three

heart ached

hers and placed their hands in front of his heart. Through deep breaths, he tried to restrain the surging

married me before. It doesn’t matter if we have a marriage certificate. I will

Her misty eyes looked left

dating life too.” Jonah’s voice

no rush anyway, Jasper. Lyse has experienced married life. But other than with you, she was never in a

wishes this time. At the end of the day,