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.

seemingly calm look, Sheryl lifted the corners of her lips very

our separate ways," Jasper repeated in an even colder

"What the heck...

forward and grabbed Jasper by

knuckles on his hands

lost a child, and sacrificed

her body

hour ago and was sent into the

you feel any sense of responsibility? How could you say that you no longer want her? What the hell is wrong with you?" He had been trying

the people around them

emotions would only amplify her suffering and, consequently,

the growth of their relationship could understand the pain

they accept it? They used to be so

was saying that he no longer

anyone take that? Upon hearing that,

was, a plethora

"She...

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

sudden, he released his

any feelings for her, the memories you share are still in your

so many

you're leaving her