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, and he loves

wants to marry

mentioned you

weaving a fantasy

mention might have sufficed to comfort her, especially

she didn't even recognize Jameson —her

he'd constructed a

cunning and

he did

"Lyse, you're the only one my son loves and cares

you so

him?" Lily's eyes

you cannot be with someone

You are Jimmy's.

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

lose control

Alyssa refused to participate in Jameson's lie to appease

white lie was

her love through words, actions, or

"I'm sorry, Mrs.

Schmidt.

Jameson, no

come from entirely different worlds," Alyssa said,

and the man I love." Lily

"He has done many unforgivable

than that, I cannot accept how he uses his love for me as an excuse to

she