Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue
Chapter 184

Chapter 184

"Ow! The force was enough to bruise Alyssa’s back. “What the hell is wrong with you, Jasper?”

Jasper was fuming with rage. His grip tightened around her wrists. It was as if he was scared she mig

"You've led again and again to me, Alice White, Who wouldn't be upset?” he roared, volce raspy.

"When have I ever lied to you?” Alyssa demanded, struggling against the man’s grip. “The only reaso

because you never cared!

Three years, Jasper Deckelt. I would have told you everything you wanted to know if only you had as

Jaspers heart skipped several beats, pounding hard in his chest.

“Do you know what i like having for breakfast? What do I enjoy doing on the weekends? What kind

“Isn't it hilarious how you're accusing me of lying right now when you were the cause of your own ig

Shame flooded Jasper's being.

“Three years, and you treated me like some

old toy to be put in a corner and gather dust. Every day every single day, I prayed you would come a

“But where did that get me, hm? All I got in the end was was you abandoning me for someone else.”

Abandon?

Jasper trembled slightly as he watched Alyssa’s face turn sad and pale. His heart clenched terribly at

the sight.

He recalled he was the one who had abandoned her back then. He remembered how sad and in des

sign their divorce papers.

She had been so heartbroken then. How could she be so carefree now?

“Thanks to your cruelty, the disappointment I felt has grown into despair, and any shred of hope I ha

had permanently died out. I no longer want anything to do with you. All I want is you out of my life,”

nearly bloodshot. The look she had on her lace made Jasper shiver.

Lies!

Jasper flinched as If someone had

stabbed him in the chest. “Have you really given up on me, Alice? You must be lying.”

“Lying? Hah!" Alice snorted. “Why would I waste my time trying to lie to you?"

Jasper couldn't help it anymore. “Do you really like Jonah Taylor?”

“Yes,” came the firm answer.

“No, I don't believe you. You're only with him so that you can get back at me. You're

angry at me. You're angry at me because of the divorce!” Jasper yelled, then leaned in close to Alyssz

Alyssa jerked away. “Are you out of your mind? Go see a therapist or something, and leave me alone

Jasper then gripped her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze. “Do you Do you hate me so much, Alice?

“Upset? Oh, I am the furthest thing away from upset.” Alyssa grinned. “He treats me like a goddess, (

of being with you fell like a prison.

"You really think I'd waste my time getting back at you? Bah! Do you have any idea how much I'd de:

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Pain shot through Jaspers near. Marrying you was the worst mistake of my life!

Right then and there, Alyssa felt like something vital inside her had snapped into two.

Those six words. “the worst mistake of my life,” echoed in her mind.

She had given him everything, her love, her heart, her soul for three whole years. What was the resul

Why did you do this to yourself, Alyssa? Why?

Jasper watched as her eyes slowly welled up with tears, and her complexion turned pale. He quickly I

He hadn't meant to. Why couldn't he stop himself?

If it was what he genuinely felt, then whatever, but-

“Mr. Beckett? Ms. White? Just then, Newton's secretary, Ben Gorham, spotted them.

Alyssa quickly moved away from Jasper, forcing a smile on her face. “What are you doing all the way

Ben could tell something was off between them but didn’t want to comment on it. He said anxiously

"What happened?” Alyssa asked, worried.

Chapter 184

"Ow! The force was enough to bruise Alyssa’s back. “What the hell is wrong with you, Jasper?”

Jasper was fuming with rage. His grip tightened around her wrists. It was as if he was scared she mig

"You've led again and again to me, Alice White, Who wouldn't be upset?” he roared, volce raspy.

"When have I ever lied to you?” Alyssa demanded, struggling against the man’s grip. “The only reaso

because you never cared!

Three years, Jasper Deckelt. I would have told you everything you wanted to know if only you had as

Jaspers heart skipped several beats, pounding hard in his chest.

“Do you know what i like having for breakfast? What do I enjoy doing on the weekends? What kind

“Isn't it hilarious how you're accusing me of lying right now when you were the cause of your own ig

Shame flooded Jasper's being.

“Three years, and you treated me like some

old toy to be put in a corner and gather dust. Every day every single day, I prayed you would come a

“But where did that get me, hm? All I got in the end was was you abandoning me for someone else.”

Abandon?

Jasper trembled slightly as he watched Alyssa’s face turn sad and pale. His heart clenched terribly at

the sight.

He recalled he was the one who had abandoned her back then. He remembered how sad and in des

sign their divorce papers.

She had been so heartbroken then. How could she be so carefree now?

“Thanks to your cruelty, the disappointment I felt has grown into despair, and any shred of hope I ha

had permanently died out. I no longer want anything to do with you. All I want is you out of my life,”

nearly bloodshot. The look she had on her lace made Jasper shiver.

Lies!

Jasper flinched as If someone had

stabbed him in the chest. “Have you really given up on me, Alice? You must be lying.”

“Lying? Hah!" Alice snorted. “Why would I waste my time trying to lie to you?"

Jasper couldnt help it anymore. “Do you really like Jonah Taylor?”

“Yes,” came the firm answer.

“No, I don't believe you. You're only with him so that you can get back at me. You're

angry at me. You're angry at me because of the divorce!” Jasper yelled, then leaned in close to Alyssz

Alyssa jerked away. “Are you out of your mind? Go see a therapist or something, and leave me alone

Jasper then gripped her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze. “Do you Do you hate me so much, Alice?

“Upset? Oh, I am the furthest thing away from upset.” Alyssa grinned. “He treats me like a goddess, (

of being with you fell like a prison.

"You really think I'd waste my time getting back at you? Bah! Do you have any idea how much I'd de:

1/2

+15 BONUS

Pain shot through Jaspers near. Marrying you was the worst mistake of my life!

Right then and there, Alyssa felt like something vital inside her had snapped into two.

Those six words. “the worst mistake of my life,” echoed in her mind.

She had given him everything, her love, her heart, her soul for three whole years. What was the resul

Why did you do this to yourself, Alyssa? Why?

Jasper watched as her eyes slowly welled up with tears, and her complexion turned pale. He quickly I

He hadn't meant to. Why couldn't he stop himself?

If it was what he genuinely felt, then whatever, but-

"Mr. Beckett? Ms. White? Just then, Newton's secretary, Ben Gorham, spotted them.

Alyssa quickly moved away from Jasper, forcing a smile on her face. “What are you doing all the way

Ben could tell something was off between them but didn’t want to comment on it. He said anxiously

"What happened?” Alyssa asked, worried.

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Just then. Hep Sneaked back beside Heyton, looking as if he had never left.

Oh dear His performance is about to start. Where is Alice? Hewton asked, not wanting Alyssa to miss 5. Ms. Alice is right here with us. Hien grinned, then pointed at the stage. “See? There she is.”

Hewinn was surprised to hear that.

Jasper stood in aller shock from his seal, eyes wide open. His chest rose and fell unevenly as sheer av

Alyssa soul on stage, her lare delle ately painted with peacock blue and purple. Her bright eyes met I

When she began slaging, her volce Horoughly enchanted him

The sweel sound! Its vole struck met Ah, that voice, which has descended into my heart!

Jasper stared at her in shock. The two seemed so close yet so far, one a young, promising woman, or

One simile from her was enough to rock his entire world.

Is that really

Alice? Newton asked, shocked. It really is! Look at her features, her delicate cheeks, her beautiful smi

Jasper suddenly fell back into his seal. 1

Delicate cheeks beautiful smile ...

His temple began to throb painfully.

“Jasper? What's wrong? Are you okay? Landon asked, seeing how his friend's face looked pale.

Tm fine, Jasper grunted, massaging his temples as he sank into his thoughts.

Why was Alyssa’s name suddenly so familiar? Where had he heard it before? It almost felt like they h

Newlon had chosen the alla “The Sweel Voice for his birthday.

Alyssa used to visit him and

perform some arias to cheer him up. She still remembered how overjoyed the old man had been wh

first sang for him, the tears nearly falling down his lace as he reminisced about the time with his wife

Doris used to be a famous classical opera singer in

the country. Newton had been her loyal fan, loving her even before they actually knew each other. H

Alyssa had always admired their deep, loving relationship. It was something she had never been bles

But only after the divorce with Jasper did she realize that her love life would never amount to anythir

The quests got more and more entranced, turning quiet as they enjoyed Alyssa’s performance. 1

“I heard them say this is Mr. Jasper Beckett's ex—

wile! She's so talented. You barely see anyone who's so multi-faceted

nowadays. Not to mention youngsters who appreciate a good aria.”

"Hey, she’s not his ex. They're still married.”

"Who knows if their relationship will recover? Have you seen the way he looks at her? So gentle and

“I don't think I could let her go. She's so beautiful and talented, and Mr. Beckett Senior truly dotes or

Upon hearing this, Liana glared at the quests speaking and stormed off from her seal.

She found a corner in the garden to brood by herself, trying to concoct another evil scheme.

Sophia's text message from earlier clearly insinuated that if she didn't act soon, she would very soon

crumble under Alyssa's feet. However, she wasn't that easily fooled into becoming a pawn for Sophiz

She needed someone to join her in this, and Betty was her best choice, so Liana texted her.

Very soon, Betty came marching over, just as pissed.

"Hmph, how many tricks does she still have up her sleeve? She's gone and saved the day once again

Calm down, Betty. So what if she knows now to sing opera? Back then, no proper woman or lady wor

“You have a very good point, Lia. That bitch can sing her fucking opera. She thinks she’s talented? Sh

“Have you ever thought of getting back at Alice, Betty?” Liana suddenly suggested.

"Every single day! I want to peel

her skin off and bleed her out!” Betty growled out, her fists trembling by her sides.

Liana went and hugged Betty's arm, saying. “I might have an idea. Something I would need your helg