Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue
Chapter 140

Chapter 140

“The cold wind burns my face and blows its hosty pepper up my nose, Kavler murmured. “Black are r Jasper had been waiting in the cold for nearly an hour now. Yet, this was nothing compared to his da The only difference was that his heart was in his throat right now.

He was worried Alice would change her mind and not come outside. What could he do then? Darge he could not do that. This was the Taylor family’s residence.

What Hght did he have to knock on their door asking for Alice?

None that he could think of.

Heaving a sigh, Jasper took out the last cigarette in the box. He was about to light it when the sound "Jasper Beckell.”

The man's heart pounded erratically as he gazed up at his ex—

wife. The cigarette between his lips nearly fell out with how much he was trembling.

Alice glanced down, instantly noticing the pile of cigarette butts at his Jeet. She frowned. “What is th “I waited for too long,” he replied. Then, he threw the fresh cigarette

on the ground and stomped it out.

“Hah. You're blaming me for this again? Suit yoursell. You do love accusing Innocent people.” Alyssa Jasper spoke up, though, his voice rough and gravelly from the smoke. “Alice.”

“I'm here as agreed. Please honor your promise afterward and leave my brother alone. Now

if you'll excuse me, I'll have to go back inside.

“You should leave Belbank as soon as possible, lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said sternly Xavier was shocked at how cold Alyssa was. She had never been like this. She always had a loving sm a true sunshine on a winter's day.

But for Jasper, that sun had now set.

Xavier couldn’t help but wonder what his boss had done to drive such a lovely woman away from hir "Stand right there, Alice,” Jasper called, a hint of panic in his tone. “Don’t leave before I say you can I "Oh? I'm not your slave or mald. I dont need your permission for anything.” Alyssa retorted in a cold "You couldn't bear to kick me out so your childhood sweetheart could take my place. I'm just followi to disappear from your life for good. What else do you want from me now?”

Jaspers heart clenched painfully, Shame and guilt flooded his senses like thousands of needles. Tear: the beginning that I couldn't promise a lifetime with you. I even offered compensation for the divorc “I never embarrassed or shamed you once, Alice White, nor was I ever harsh or mean toward you. Dc "Even if we can’t end things on neutral ground, don't keep attacking my pride. I don't owe you anyth don't owe me. You don’t have the right to treat me like you are