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 he

only wants

never mentioned

weaving a

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

even recognize Jameson —her

he'd constructed a colossal

was cunning

he did served a

such a lie? "Lyse, you're the only one my son loves and cares

you so

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

does Jimmy mean to you? No, you cannot be with someone else!

You are Jimmy's.

man!" Critically

control

in

a white lie

her love through words,

"I'm sorry, Mrs.

Schmidt.

won't choose Jameson, no matter what

not just because I don't have feelings for him; we come from entirely different

has hurt my family and the man I love." Lily froze, looking as if her soul had been

continued, "He has done many unforgivable

his love for me as an excuse to hurt those around me." Images of Jameson's victims

she clenched her