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.

out a scream, drawing the attention of everyone around them, including

was about to fall on her, she shrank in panic and, without thinking, leaned into

his head

the next moment, they were both

had shielded Sheryl in his embrace,

sight of it sent a sharp pang through Alyssa's

and she struggled to swallow the lump forming in

like the snow crashing to the ground—splintering into

kick the tree, but you

what you've done!" One of the teachers reprimanded the child who caused

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

bother dusting the snow that had fallen on the top of

"It's alright.

for children to be naughty."

and looked up at

her arms to sweep the snow

this very moment, Jasper was

noticed how close Sheryl was to

sorry, Justin." Alyssa's

directed her sorrowful gaze

I'll be leaving now." Justin noticed how pale she looked and offered gently, "Let