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

the snow was about to fall on her, she shrank in panic and, without

head

next moment, they were both covered in snow from

as though Jasper had

a sharp pang through

struggled to swallow

felt like it shattered, just like the snow crashing to the ground—splintering

told you not to kick the tree,

teachers reprimanded the child who caused the incident and

alright? Would 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

didn't even bother dusting the snow that had

"It's alright.

children to be naughty."

and looked

lifted her arms to sweep the

was staring straight in Alyssa's

even noticed how close Sheryl was to

Justin." Alyssa's

directed her

be leaving now." Justin