Can’t Win Me Back

Sheryl took a deep breath.

Maintaining that same gentle posture of hers, she said, "Dr. Lovelace, you're mistaken.

I was just helping Mr. Jasper with his tie.

I'm afraid you're being overly sensitive and making a mountain out of a molehill." "He can do it himself.

Or, if not, he has Mr. Hall.

Why would it even concern you?" Human attraction was fascinating.

Julien's initial impression of Sheryl was unfavorable—he found her insincere.

Furthermore, he had heard from Jonah about the Beckett family dynamics.

Justin and Jasper, born of different mothers, had a strained relationship.

Given Sheryl's allegiance to Justin, Julien became increasingly wary of her.

"Dr. Lovelace, I've set things straight with Ms. Alyssa." Jasper pursed his lips so tightly that they turned pale.

In a deep voice, he clarified, "We have gone our separate ways." A shocked expression came across Julien's face.

He stumbled a step backward.

with a seemingly calm look,

Jasper repeated

"What the heck...

and grabbed

on his hands

lost a child, and

is shattered, and her body

just an hour ago and was sent into the

could you say that you no longer want her? What the hell is

people around them were anxious, terrified,

would only amplify her suffering and, consequently, make him feel even

of their relationship could understand the pain

they accept it? They used to be

that

that? Upon

plethora of emotions surged within

"She...

should pay Lyse a visit if you still have a heart." Julien took a deep breath to force himself to

of a sudden, he released his grasp

feelings for her, the memories you share are still in your mind, aren't

so many difficulties to be

leaving her