Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 2331

Alyssa released Jasper's hand and quickly opened the car door.

"Mr. Beckett, see you there, rain or shine."

The warmth of her touch left his fingers as she withdrew, Jasper instinctively curled his fingers inward, his mouth parting to say something anything but hesitation held him back. Without waiting for his response, Alyssa slipped out of the car and disappeared into the night without a backward glance. It wasn't until she was fully gone that he whispered in a low, hoarse voice, "See you there, rain or shine."

When Alyssa returned to the parking lot, Sean was standing worriedly beside the car, waiting for her.

Seeing her approach, eyes glistening with unshed tears, he knew she had just seen Jasper. A dull ache tugged at his heart, and he was certain their conversation had been anything but pleasant.

"Ms. Alyssa, he began softly, "I know you're relentless in everything you pursue. But some things in life... they just can't be forced. Sometimes, letting go can be its own kind of freedom."

ruthless. But the last thing

her head, her hands cold in her coat pockets, fingers clenched tight in silent resolve.

never imagined that someone as proud and indomitable as Alyssa would be brought to such depths over Jasper. Was this their fate? Or some twisted form of

a soft smile, "Sean, Taty's eight months along now,

we're having a

absentmindedly mentioned wanting a daughter, and when we found out it was a

with all my heart. I just didn't want her to think I favored having a

dynasty to continue. Even if I did, a queen is just as

waved his compliment away with a dismissive gesture, her expression growing serious. "I'm no queen, Sean. I'm just a

Everything I

be spending more time with Taty. You've been running yourself ragged over Project A5 and barely see her. I feel guilty for

Heights new Villa tonight. I'll give you a few days off. You don't have to do anything else but spend