Can’t Win Me Back

The swans extended their wings, abruptly sending ripples across the lake's surface.

Lily's gaunt face tightened.

Her reddened eyes widened as she stared at Alyssa's unwavering expression.

"You're already married? You have a husband? When was this? How could this be?" "There's no need for me to lie to you, Mrs.

Schmidt.

It's true," Alyssa replied, trying to maintain a warm tone without faltering.

" My husband and I have known each other for over ten years.

I've loved him since I was young.

I was simply waiting for the day I could become his wife.

"We've faced countless challenges together.

My dream has finally come true—we're finally together.

I'll never love another man.

I'm sorry to disappoint you." "That's impossible...

It's impossible!" Lily's emotions surged.

Her grip on Alyssa's hand tightened until it turned red.

'You grew up with my Jimmy.

him,

only wants

but never mentioned you were married!" Alyssa's heart pounded

had been weaving

sufficed to comfort her,

even recognize Jameson —her

constructed a

was cunning and

did

such a lie? "Lyse,

treats you

do this to him?" Lily's eyes were bloodshot, her

mean to you? No, you cannot be

You are Jimmy's.

another man!" Critically ill, Lily was stubborn, unreasonable, and

control

to participate in Jameson's lie to

a white lie

never betray her love through words, actions,

"I'm sorry, Mrs.

Schmidt.

choose Jameson, no

from entirely different worlds," Alyssa said, her

I love." Lily froze, looking as if

continued, "He has done many unforgivable

love for me as an excuse to hurt those around me." Images

she