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.

to him,

wants to marry

has told me about you both but never mentioned you were married!" Alyssa's heart pounded with a chilling

weaving

casual mention might have sufficed to comfort her, especially considering her Alzheimer's and fluctuating

didn't even recognize Jameson —her

he'd constructed

cunning

did

"Lyse,

treats you

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

No, you cannot be with someone else! You are

You are Jimmy's.

cannot be together with another man!" Critically ill, Lily was

control

participate in Jameson's lie to appease

white

would never betray her love through words,

"I'm sorry, Mrs.

Schmidt.

no

come from entirely different worlds," Alyssa said, her eyes dimming

the man I love." Lily froze, looking as if her

continued, "He has done many unforgivable

an excuse to hurt those around me." Images of Jameson's

she