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,

wants to marry

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

had been weaving a fantasy

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

even recognize

constructed a colossal

cunning and

he did served a

was his intention to weave such a lie? "Lyse, you're the

you

you do this to him?" Lily's

mean to you? No, you cannot be with someone

You are Jimmy's.

be together with another man!" Critically

could lose control at any

refused to participate in Jameson's lie to

white

never betray her love through words, actions,

"I'm sorry, Mrs.

Schmidt.

choose Jameson, no matter what

from

my family and the man I love." Lily froze, looking

has

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

she