Can’t Win Me Back

Amber remarked flatly, "That sounded so pervy."

Axel's expression collapsed. He argued, "l was a brother who doted on his sister! You just don't get it!"

He took care of Alyssa for another reason. Before their mother passed away, she called the four siblings to her bed and reminded the brothers to take

care of Alyssa to the best of their ability.

He recalled Jennifer comforting them, "Don't cry. Please don't think that Mommy is not around anymore. Mommy will be in the sky, looking after you and protecting you."

He teared up at the thoughts—a lump formed in his throat.

"That was really sweet.” Amber stared at her reflection on the water, which resembled Alyssa. Her heart skipped a beat at the sight, and she hurriedly hid the reflection with clothes. She added, "Ms. Alyssa certainly grew up in happiness.”

Despite taking on Alyssa's face, Amber knew her fate was the opposite of Alyssa's. Alyssa was the daughter of a wealthy family who was raised in

love and great care, unlike herself—a lookalike and a puppet.

How could Jameson even think of using her as a replacement for Alyssa? What a delusional maniac!

about you, Ms. Altman? Where are your relatives?" Axel pretended to drop a casual question while washing

the years you worked for Jameson

an orphan who grew up in an orphanage. | don't have parents. Jameson was

pensive expression. "Guess that explains why you volunteer here.

dismissively. "Why would | think back on

row?"

in shock. He shot a deep look

kids. Sare hell on

voice, "In sway, | have Jameson Schmidt to thank. Without his help, | would have died of starvation on

survived until

Jameson put her through. Rather than salvation, she

starvings that

to look nonchalant as he wrung the clothes dry. "You're considered mentally tough for women. If | were you, | might never

orphanage after