Can’t Win Me Back

Jasper's heart hammered against his ribs, a frantic drum solo threatening to burst through his chest.

He clenched his hand into a fist against the door.

"Why not?" Winston was perplexed.

"Jasper treats you the best.

The relationship between both of you has already stabilized, and you've lived together for so long.

Why don't you just register your marriage? That way, things will get a lot easier once your relationship is legally recognized." Alyssa pressed her lips together lightly.

"A marriage certificate makes no difference for Jasper and I." "How is there no difference? If you ask me, the most realistic way to express one's love is to give their lover a status that no one else can replace!" Winston's gaze was fiery, and he started getting a little emotional.

"The only person I have married legally was your mother.

She is the only one who has a special place in my heart.

She was the only wife I had legally.

Although it has been many years since she passed, her place in my heart has never changed.

She is still my wife! "Right now, people out there will only address you as Ms.

Taylor or refer to you as Mr.

Beckett's girlfriend.

I know that you're very much in love with Jasper.

So, don't you want to be known as Mrs.

Beckett officially? Isn't that what you have been pursuing so hard for?" Alyssa lowered her eyes and remained silent.

"My dear, is it...

because you're still bothered by the fact that you were once divorced from him? Is that still a thorn in your side?" Winston asked in a concerned voice.

Jasper felt his heart wrenching in his chest.

He wasn't sure if Alyssa had gotten over the past hurt, but he knew that he hadn't.

He was insecure, depressed, regretful, and remorseful.

He had once hurt the woman he loved the most.

could never forgive himself

that had cut him to

would never dare to console himself by assuming that Alyssa

she appeared like she didn't care and didn't mention it, it didn't mean that she

"No, Dad.

it a long

Plus, you know me.

physical pain I go through, but I will not allow myself

please don't overthink

about getting married yet is

A look of frigidity

mood for anything as long

sleep with a peace of

that he isn't taking any action right now because there hasn't been any development in my relationship

know him very

will be the straw that

"Just wait and see.

will definitely strike

my friends and family just because he claims that

viper lying

he will pounce and deliver a fatal blow on

so much suffering before they

again for now."

fell in awe of his

was far from her level

his intense love for her, all he thought of was to

her a

he had never considered the possibility of Jameson pouncing and tearing them apart mercilessly if he created such a

their marriage a secret, there was no doubt that Jameson would have

to have a grand wedding this

a loud declaration that he

secret was miserable

want her to suffer through

"Lyse...

so much consideration and deep

really getting on

become more far-sighted than me."

is the case, just go ahead

it seems like he's completely

run away even if