Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 677

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Chapter 677

Holding Alyssa’s hand, Jasper rushed down the opulent yet deserted corridor, like two

young aristocrats

who were defying societal rules and eloping.

Her gaze was fixed on his broad back, which provided her with a sense of security. Her

chest heaved, and

her palms grew sweaty.

She had to admit that she felt a little attracted to him. At the same time, she berated

herself for still

having feelings for him over mere hand-holding, after having fallen in love with him twice,

13 years and

three years ago, respectively.

She felt rather indignant for being weak when it came to Jasper.

In contrast, he appeared to be in high spirits, jogging alongside her until they reached the

door of a

luxurious suite.

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A surge of panic and embarrassment washed over her. In anger, she yanked her hand

from his grasp and

hissed, “What is this? How dare you disrespect me on my turf? You know I could always

get my brothers

to beat you up right now.”

He paused in surprise. Realizing she had misunderstood his intention, he explained

helplessly, “What on

earth are you thinking? I’ve kept my gift for you in this suite. That’s all.”

Her eyes widened, her blush deepening as she pressed her lips together.

“Well, I can tackle a few men on my own, but I would much rather make a good impression

on your

brothers. I wouldn’t dream of doing anything untoward,” he added.

He leaned toward her with desire in his eyes and teased, “Even if I did have any such

intentions, I would

have taken you to my place instead.”

“Ugh, I would never ever go back to that family of yours! They’re unbearable!” Feeling

embarrassed, she

looked away from him.

“Seaview Manor was never my home, Lyse. I don’t have a home,” he admitted with a

hoarse voice and a

somber expression.

His words stung her, leaving her momentarily speechless.

“I’ll only have a home if I’m with you. If we can’t be together, I would rather be in exile for

the rest of my

life,” he added, his eyes brimming with sincerity.

She met his gaze, but her response was slow, as if she were numbed by the weight of

their shared history.

He had rushed the conversation. However much he yearned to get back with her, he

shouldn’t have

broached the subject right away.

“You served in the military, didn’t you? You joined the Peacekeeping Forces,” she suddenly

inquired.

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He had a sinking feeling. Before he could respond, she sharply interrupted, “You led a

nomadic life during

those years, but don’t forget why you did it. You didn’t join the military because of me.”

She could never overlook that pain. Panicking, Jasper felt his words stuck in his throat.

At that moment, the door unexpectedly swung open, surprising them both and relieving

the tension.

“Mr. Beckett! Madam! It’s you.”

Xavier stood there with a satisfied smile and explained, “I heard your voices from inside. I

opened the

door to check on you since you’ve been out here for quite a while.”

Alyssa and Jasper looked dumbfounded. Xavier began to sweat as he realized something

was amiss.

Stammering, he said, “Uh, d-did I interrupt something?”

“It’s fine,” she replied coldly, and she walked into the suite. A pale-faced Jasper followed

suit.

Xavier attempted to enter the suite with them, but Jasper swiftly closed the door in his

face. Just before

shutting it completely, Jasper instructed him through the crack, “Stand guard.”

Xavier immediately stood at attention and answered, “Roger that, Mr. Beckett!”

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