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

mentioned you were married!" Alyssa's heart

weaving

her, especially considering her Alzheimer's and

didn't even recognize Jameson —her own

constructed a

was cunning

he did served a

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

treats you

to him?" Lily's eyes were bloodshot, her body

you cannot be with someone else! You are

You are Jimmy's.

man!" Critically

could lose control at any

in

a white

her love through words, actions,

"I'm sorry, Mrs.

Schmidt.

won't choose Jameson, no matter

because I don't have feelings for him; we come from entirely different worlds," Alyssa said, her eyes dimming

family and the man I love." Lily

continued, "He has done many

as an excuse

surged as she clenched