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.

a seemingly calm look, Sheryl lifted

our separate ways," Jasper

"What the heck...

charged forward and grabbed Jasper by

on his hands

youth, lost a child, and sacrificed so much

shattered, and her body has crumbled

hour ago and was sent

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

around them were anxious, terrified,

would only amplify her suffering and, consequently,

growth of their relationship could understand the pain of losing a

accept it? They used to

that

anyone take that? Upon hearing

plethora of emotions surged within his

"She...

Because of me?" "Jasper, you should pay Lyse a visit if you still have a heart." Julien took a deep breath to force himself

released his grasp on Jasper's

longer have any feelings for her, the memories you share are

went through so many difficulties to be with

leaving