Can't Win Me Back

Jameson rested the side of his head on his palm. In a lazy tone, he said, "I'm just excited to watch the exciting brotherly feud that's about to happen."

"Mr. Schmidt, do you think... that Remy looks almost like Damien Taylor, that Taylor family member who died in a plane crash? Could they be the same person?" Carl was puzzled.

"What if they're the same person? Or what if they're not the same person? It will just make my game even more fun."

Jameson couldn't help but laugh. "To die in the hands of one's own 'older brother'... He could very well die without any regrets."

"Cyrus always ruins our plans time and time again. He's also an officer. It would really make things easier once and for all if we can get rid of him in one hit."

Carl hesitated but continued, "It's just that. you're sending Ms. Altman to go with him this time. Are you. still suspicious of her? Are you still wanting to test her?"

Behind his gold-framed glasses, Jameson narrowed his dark eyes.

Ever since the Hodgsons broke off the engagement, Newton's quality of sleep improved. His appetite grew too. So, he had enough reason to bring Lauren back to Crescent Bay to keep him company.

When the weekend came, Alyssa and Jasper made their way to visit Newton excitedly. They had busied themselves throughout the week to prepare the gifts.

While they were on their way, Alyssa received a call from Jonah.

"Hey, Jonah!" Alyssa answered the phone in a sweet voice as she put it on loudspeaker.

"You sound cheery. Did something good happen?" Jonah chuckled, "Are you and Jasper going to sign the papers soon?"

Were they?

Alyssa stared at Jasper's extremely charming face.

Jasper was by her side. He was holding her close by the waist. He smiled and said, "I carry the necessary documents with me every day. As long as Lyse is willing, we can get remarried anytime."

Jasper's last five words brushed across her ears gently. They made her ears go red. Her breathing quickened, and her heart raced.

"I will have a different status once we get married. There's also more to be worried about. Rather than being Mrs. Beckett, there's more freedom in being Mr. Beckett's girlfriend." Alyssa's eyes glistened. She had no intention of going along with him despite knowing how long he had desired, hoped, waited for,

and wanted that to happen.

Upon hearing that, Jasper's heart sank. A wave of sadness spread within him.

Yet, he had no choice. The Taylors were brave and decisive in the face of injustice. However, when it came to romance, they were all difficult to deal with.

Alyssa might have said those words mindlessly, but Jasper took them seriously. He understood that to be her stress response after those three years of painful marriage.

His heart ached for her.

So, he intertwined his trembling fingers with hers and placed their hands in front of his heart. Through deep breaths, he tried to restrain the surging emotions within him.

"That's alright. It's up to you. You've married me before. It doesn't matter if we have a marriage certificate. I will be with you for the rest of our lives."

Alyssa's cheeks flushed red. Her misty eyes looked left and right; she dared not meet his passionate gaze.

"It's quite good to enjoy dating life too." Jonah's voice was low and tender. "There's no rush anyway, Jasper. Lyse has experienced married life. But other than with you, she was never in a gratifying relationship with any other man.

"You should just fulfill her wishes this time. At the end of the day, it feels different being lovers and being husband and wife."

Alyssa felt called out on the spot. She sat up straight immediately. "Jonah! Who... Who says that I've never been in a relationship? I had a lot of suitors when I was in school. Each of them was better than the last!"

Jonah chuckled. "Better than the last? That doesn't sound right. It was more like you battered each of them as they came along."

Alyssa was speechless.

Jonah had been spending too much time with Julien. He was becoming sharper with his words!

Jasper couldn't stop himself from smiling. His heart was filled with joy. He pulled Alyssa into an embrace.

He rubbed her shoulders gently and coaxed her softly. "From now on, I will immerse you in my love. I will be so sweet to you that you'll get diabetes from dating me."

"Hmm. You're already extremely sweet now. You have to give me some space from time to time, okay?" Alyssa asked bashfully. Jasper's bear hug was making it a little difficult for her to breathe. Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.

In a hoarse voice, Jasper replied, "That's not okay."

Alyssa was at a loss for words. Her face had turned red. She gave up and just snuggled in his arms.

"Anyway, let's get back to the main point, Lyse. I called because of that car plate number you asked me to check last time. I have the owner's information."

Alyssa queried immediately, "Who is it?"

"Rather than asking 'who,' you should ask 'where.'"

Jonah coldly answered, "The vehicle is a company car. It belongs to RC Biotechnology Research Institute in Mosgravia."