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.

attention of everyone around them, including

she shrank in panic and, without

lowered his head

both covered in snow

where Alyssa stood, it looked as though Jasper had shielded Sheryl in his embrace, a gesture that appeared

sent a sharp

and she struggled to swallow the

shattered, just like the snow crashing to the ground—splintering into a messy,

to kick

teachers reprimanded the child who

by the fireplace and dry your hair?" "No

snow that had fallen on the

"It's alright.

for children to be naughty." Sheryl smiled

turned and looked up

lifted her arms to sweep the snow off

very moment, Jasper was staring straight

how close Sheryl was to

Alyssa's eyes

directed her sorrowful gaze

to, so I'll be leaving now." Justin noticed how