Can’t Win Me Back

Jasper suddenly stiffened, as if held in place by an invisible force. "What did you say? Justin is back?" Javier's eyes sparkled with joy. His delight was evident. "Where is he now?"

"He's in the basement parking lot. I ran into him when I came back from running errands,” Rory replied.

"Why didn't he tell us that he was coming back?" Javier complained with a smile on his face.

“I've exchanged a few words with him. He knew that if he informed you in advance, you would prepare extensively. He didn't want to cause you any trouble, so he kept it a secret.”

"He's really considerate.”

Javier quickly instructed Jasper, "Jasper, go inform your grandpa. I'll go down to see Justin first."

fist. When the Becketts arrived

Javier called out joyfully and hurried over to

far behind him, Jasper and Alyssa were

Dad, Jasper, you're

tender gaze finally rested on Alyssa'’s calm face. "And Ms. Alyssa too. You didn't have to come all the way here." “It's nothing. You're Jasper's brother, so you're my brother too. I should show you respect, of course,” Alyssa responded with a polite smile but was secretly

before; she just hadn't expected it to arrive

meeting him, she had always demonized him, considering him a hidden enemy who could return at any time to

trace of hostility in him. His clear and gentle eyes were devoid of any contention. Even his friendly smile seemed to effortlessly bridge the gap between him and others, emanating an air of

warmly. However, there was an indiscernible frown, hinting at his conflicted emotions; he didn't know what was