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.

scream, drawing the attention of everyone

she shrank in panic and, without

lowered his head

the next moment, they were both covered

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

sent a sharp pang through

struggled to swallow the lump forming in her

snow

kick the tree, but

One of the teachers reprimanded the child who caused the incident and profusely apologized

you like to go indoors to warm yourselves up by the fireplace and dry your hair?" "No worries." Jasper still had that still and grim expression on his

the snow that had fallen

"It's alright.

normal for children to be

and looked

her arms to

very moment, Jasper was staring

hadn't even noticed how close Sheryl was

sorry, Justin." Alyssa's eyes

directed her

be leaving now." Justin noticed how pale she looked and offered gently, "Let me take