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.

attention of everyone around them, including Alyssa's and

fall on her, she shrank in panic and, without thinking,

his head and

were both covered

Jasper had shielded Sheryl in his

it sent a

struggled to swallow the lump forming

just like the snow crashing to the ground—splintering into a messy,

kick the tree,

done!" One of the teachers reprimanded the child who

Are you both alright? Would you like to go indoors to warm yourselves up by the fireplace

even bother dusting the snow that had fallen on the top of his

"It's alright.

for children to be naughty." Sheryl

turned and looked up at

lifted her arms to sweep the snow off

was staring straight in

hadn't even noticed how close Sheryl

Justin." Alyssa's eyes turned

her

else to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Justin noticed how pale