Can’t Win Me Back

Jasper also spotted Alyssa, who was in Justin's presence.

A beautiful and harmonious scene like this had also once appeared in his monochromatic memories.

He had once watched her play and laugh.

As time passed, another man had already taken his place by her side.

He had been the one who had initiated the breakup.

He said he didn't want her to waste her time on him.

He was also the one who had asked her to choose a good man for herself.

Nevertheless, when he saw Justin's interest in Alyssa and how happy they were together, an explicable taste of bitterness rose at the back of his throat.

Jasper clenched his fists tightly, the veins on his hands bulging.

It felt like a bee had stung him on the tongue, the prickling, numbing sensation spreading through his body.

Distracted by his own emotions, he barely noticed when a few snowflakes brushed against his sculpted face.

"Oh no.

Watch out, both of you!" Suddenly, a large clump of snow fell from the branches above Jasper's and Sheryl's heads.

the attention of everyone

on her, she shrank in panic

his head

they were both covered in

stood, it looked as though Jasper had shielded Sheryl in his embrace, a gesture

sent a sharp pang

welled up in her eyes, and she struggled to

it shattered, just like the snow

to kick the tree, but you just refuse to

reprimanded the child

Are you both alright? Would you like to go indoors to warm yourselves up by the fireplace and dry your hair?" "No worries."

didn't even bother dusting the snow that had

"It's alright.

for children to be

turned and

then lifted her arms to sweep the snow

very moment, Jasper was

even noticed how close

sorry, Justin." Alyssa's eyes turned

directed her sorrowful gaze

got something else to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Justin noticed how pale she looked and offered gently, "Let me