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."

last thing he wanted was to

in her coat pockets, fingers clenched tight in silent resolve. "But I just want one last chance. This will be it. If those memories we shared can't reignite his feelings for

as proud and indomitable as Alyssa would be brought

to change the subject, Alyssa asked with a soft smile, "Sean, Taty's eight months along now, isn't she?

we're having

face, though tinged with a hint of helplessness. "You know, once I absentmindedly mentioned wanting a

love them with all my heart. I just didn't want her to think I

continue. Even if I did, a queen is just as worthy-like you,

serious. "I'm no queen, Sean. I'm just a high-ranking

Group. Everything

feels like, but at a time like this, you should be spending more time with

at Heights new Villa tonight. I'll give you a few days off. You don't