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.

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

the snow was about to fall on her, she shrank in panic and, without thinking, leaned into the unmoving man next to

head and bent forward

next moment, they were both covered in snow from

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

sight of it sent a sharp

she struggled

snow crashing to the ground—splintering into a

you not to kick the tree, but you just refuse

done!" One of the teachers reprimanded the child who caused the incident and profusely

both 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

that had fallen on the top of his head and

"It's alright.

normal for children to

she turned and looked up

arms to

was staring

how close Sheryl

Justin." Alyssa's

directed her

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