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.

let out a scream, drawing the attention of everyone around them, including Alyssa's

in panic and, without thinking, leaned into the unmoving man next to her for

head and bent

they were both covered in snow from

Jasper had shielded Sheryl in his embrace, a

a

she struggled to swallow the lump forming in

snow crashing to the ground—splintering into

to kick the tree,

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

indoors to warm yourselves up by the fireplace and dry your

that had fallen on the top

"It's alright.

normal for children to be

and

to sweep the snow

Jasper was staring straight in

noticed how close

Justin." Alyssa's eyes

directed her sorrowful gaze

got something else to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Justin noticed how pale she looked and offered gently, "Let me take you." "It's