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

shrank in panic and, without thinking, leaned into the unmoving man next

Jasper lowered his head and

next moment, they were both covered in snow

where Alyssa stood, it looked as though Jasper had shielded Sheryl in

a sharp pang through Alyssa's

her eyes, and she struggled to swallow the

shattered, just like the snow crashing to the

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

reprimanded the child who caused

you both alright? Would you like to go indoors to warm yourselves up by the fireplace and dry your hair?" "No worries." Jasper still

snow that had fallen

"It's alright.

children to be naughty."

turned and looked up at

to sweep the snow

moment, Jasper was staring straight in Alyssa's

even noticed how close Sheryl

Alyssa's

her

Justin noticed how pale she looked and offered gently, "Let