Semua Bab Can't Win Me Back: Bab 711 - Bab 720

Alyssa noticed the distress and wariness on Newton's face and assumed that she might have breached a sensitive family topic. It would be inappropriate for her to press for an answer.Despite always being sensible, she somehow developed a deep interest in the matter that concerned Jasper. She blurted out boldly, "Grandpa, is there any tension between Jasper and Justin? And is that related to their kidnapping case when they were younger?"Newton looked astonished. Wide-eyed, he gasped, "Y-You knew about the kidnapping?""I'm sorry, Grandpa. I didn't intend to overstep," Alyssa apologized. After a pause, she whispered, "Jasper mentioned Justin to me a while ago. He'd promised to tell me the truth later and that he won't keep anything from me."I was giving him the silent treatment back then. And I had refused to learn the truth. But curiosity got the better of me, so I …" Alyssa's voice faded as she blushed in embarrassment.Newton felt happy at the shy look on Alyssa's face, whi

Upon hearing Landon's words, Jasper choked on his water in surprise. He let out a muffled cough and retorted, "Landon Harper, are you thinking straight? Lyse can give you a checkup, you know. You shouldn't be wasting Lauren's time."Alyssa crossed her legs on the couch and stared disdainfully at the cheesy Landon. She quipped, "So, you're a chef now after retiring from your playboy days? Well, it's pretty impressive for you to turn over a new leaf.""Ahem. This will be my first time cooking tonight. I'm kind of nervous," Landon confessed. In his 28 years, he had never set foot in the Harper Residence's kitchen, let alone tried his hand at cooking."Landon, don't push yourself too hard," Lauren chimed in with concern while gently tugging at his sleeve.Alyssa cast Landon a look of disdain and agreed, "Right. You shouldn't drag Lauren into the mess you're about to make."Jasper pressed his lips and added, "Remember, if the stove catches fire, the first thing to do is cover it with

Jasper realized something after falling in love with Alyssa. She was like a coconut—tough on the outside and soft within. She was a sincere and kind-hearted soul.Alyssa's affection for him had dwindled, and he resorted to gaining her sympathy just for a few more moments with her.In the past, Alyssa had to beg for his affection, but now the tables had turned. It was his turn to experience what it felt like to be on the other side.…In the end, Alyssa had no choice but to stay with him. She clarified, "Don't take this the wrong way. I didn't stay because you wanted me to. It's because I promised Grandpa and Lauren to look after you."She gathered herself and rose from the bed, announcing, "I'll rest in the adjoining room. Call me if you need anything."Jasper's gaze deepened, and he held onto her hand. He suggested, "Lyse, why don't you spend the night here?""The couch is uncomfortable to sleep on," she explained, attempting to free her hand from his grasp but failing."Then,

The winter wind howled outside. In contrast, Jasper's room was a tranquil and cozy haven.His bed and Alyssa's were next to each other. Despite the distance between the beds, he considered it as sharing a bed with her.Xavier had slyly moved Alyssa's bed closer to Jasper's, and it was too late for her to protest, as Xavier and the other movers had already left. She couldn't move her bed on her own, and Jasper was too feeble to be of any help.She lay on the bed and closed her eyes, her breathing calm. Meanwhile, Jasper was in his own bed, taking in the scent that wafted from her hair. The scent tempted him, and even the mundane ceiling in his room seemed to have transformed into a starlit sky.His palms were drenched, and his fingers shakily inched toward Alyssa.Her voice suddenly rang in the silence. "Behave yourself."His fingers froze in the middle.She threatened, "If you don't, you'll regret it."Jasper sweated profusely and managed a bitter smile.After what felt like

Mandy trembled at the thought of even asking for Axel's help, knowing that Axel was resentful toward her and the entire Taylor family.Despite Mandy's sacrifices and true love for Winston and her stepchildren, Axel had stubbornly perceived her as a homewrecker. Without Mandy opening the polygamous floodgate, Winston wouldn't have gone on to marry Lyla and Colene.Axel probably wondered if Winston would have stayed monogamous had it not been for Mandy's presence.As Winston's second wife, she bore the brunt of criticisms and prejudices more than the other two wives.Mandy replied to Alyssa, "I'll get this done right away. I'm calling Julien now."She always attended to Alyssa's concerns promptly. She dialed Julien's number, and soon, they heard Julien's surprisingly youthful voice from the other end. He greeted, "Aunt Mandy, I've missed you!""Julien, have you been busy lately? You didn't call me at all. Did you have too much fun and forget about me?" Mandy teased him."Gosh, no!