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, and

only wants to marry

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

been weaving

to comfort her, especially considering her Alzheimer's and fluctuating mental

she didn't even recognize Jameson —her

constructed a colossal

was cunning and

did served a

lie? "Lyse, you're the only one

treats you

could you do this to him?" Lily's eyes

to you? No, you cannot be with someone else! You are my

You are Jimmy's.

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

control at

Alyssa refused to participate in Jameson's

white

never betray her love

"I'm sorry, Mrs.

Schmidt.

Jameson, no matter what

don't have feelings for him; we come from entirely different

has hurt my family and the man I love." Lily

continued, "He has done many

than that, I cannot accept how he uses his love for me as an excuse to hurt those around me." Images of Jameson's victims flashed through

as she