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.

Stepping aside with a seemingly calm look, Sheryl lifted the corners

our separate ways," Jasper repeated in an even

"What the heck...

bastard!" Julien charged forward and grabbed Jasper by his

his hands turned

wasted her youth, lost a child,

is shattered, and her body has crumbled

threw up blood just an hour ago and

you don't love her, don't you feel any sense of responsibility? How could you say that you no longer want her? What the hell is wrong

knew that the people around them were

would only amplify her suffering and, consequently, make him

the growth of their relationship could understand the pain of

could they accept it? They used

was saying that he no

anyone take that? Upon

was, a plethora of

"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 to

a sudden, he released his grasp on Jasper's

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

through so many difficulties

leaving her