Can’t Win Me Back

That night, Alyssa stayed in the presidential suite of Solana City's KS World Hotel.

She couldn't bring herself to return to her own manor—not yet.

The lingering memories of her breakup with Jasper were still too raw, and the thought of revisiting their former home felt like reopening an unhealed wound.

The following morning, she was awakened by a knock at the door.

Groggily, she slipped on her night robe and opened it to find Sean standing there, carrying a complete set of brand-new hiking gear.

Alyssa smiled.

"Thank you, Sean." "Ms.

Alyssa, it's freezing today.

Are you sure you want to go hiking?" Sean walked into the living room and placed the items neatly on the couch.

He still felt somewhat worried.

"It's alright if it's cold, as long as the weather is good." Alyssa gazed out the window.

The sun was shining brightly.

The thought of going hiking with Jasper today made it impossible for her to conceal the sweet smile on her face and the delight in her eyes.

She still loved him.

She was hopelessly in love with him.

Perhaps she was lowering herself, or maybe she was hopelessly romantic.

Regardless, her love for him was unwavering.

Even when she resolved to end things, it was out of resignation, not a lack of love.

Her love for him remained unchanged.

something when his

his second brother,

spoken

conversation,

Steven?" "Yeah, he's getting married, so he asked me out for a meal so that I can meet his

around much; I would've brought her along." A slight smile came across

slightly conflicted gaze, he shared, "Steven

resigned and opened a

Alyssa couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Why

partly responsible for all that's happened over the years, so he resigned from his job." Sean still felt uncomfortable talking about

highly responsible

brothers are remarkably talented

sat on the couch and

gently and said, "Go and meet with

have to come back

marriage on my behalf." Later, after a light lunch and a short nap, Alyssa drove to Crater

precisely at

with Elias, who was now

was tinged with nostalgia as they recalled Elijah, his

it, it was already 2:30

waiting for

out of curiosity when he noticed

anticipation spread across her

warmly as the

Beckett?" "Yes, we agreed to go hiking together today." "Aw, glad to see your relationship with

agree on hiking together on such a cold

had just wrapped up a meeting at

Jasper removed his blazer and

fit body could be seen through

grinned from ear to

you have an enjoyable date with

on his black

blinked and replied ina deep and low voice, "It's only