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.

drawing the attention of everyone around them,

she shrank in panic and, without thinking, leaned into the

head and bent

next moment, they were both

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

a

up in her eyes, and she struggled to swallow

snow

naughty child! I've told you not to kick the tree, but you

teachers reprimanded the child who caused the incident and

the fireplace

dusting the snow that had fallen on the top

"It's alright.

children to be naughty."

she turned and looked up at

to sweep the snow off

very moment, Jasper was staring straight in

hadn't even noticed how

Justin." Alyssa's eyes turned

directed her sorrowful gaze

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