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Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1381-Tatiana struggled to hold back her tears, but her voice still broke. "I'm one of the lucky ones among the victims, but I refuse to stand by and watch. When no one speaks up for me, I'll speak up for myself.

"When no one stands up, I'll stand up for them. I may not be a hero. But even if I might be in danger, I'll never stand by and watch David, that beast, trample on the innocence and dignity of those ladies while he roams free."

As her words trailed off, Alyssa's eyes were filled with tears. Her tears eventually fell onto the screen.

She deeply regretted her narrow-mindedness during this time. At the same time, she felt immense pride in her sister, who fearlessly spoke out.

Sean turned away as well. His broad shoulders trembled as he suppressed his tears. He quietly rubbed his eyes.

"Lyse, Taty has really grown up. She's no longer the little girl who needs your protection." Jasper sighed, feeling sorry for Tatiana and also relieved.

Alyssa managed a smile through her tears. "Yeah. From now on, our family has gained another female warrior."

Tatiana had chosen to livestream from a guest room at KS World Hotel managed by Alyssa.

After shutting down the computer, she sat alone in the darkness, lost in thought for a long time.

During the livestream, she had seen the malicious comments. In the past, she might have been timid and afraid, sinking into the abyss of comments.

But now, she remained calm. She even felt a sense of unprecedented relaxation. Her greatest trauma wasn't the abuse from David. It was the thought of the villain escaping consequences under the Schmidt family's protection. That would haunt her for life.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door.

Tatiana snapped out of her reverie and rose stiffly to answer it.

As the door opened, her vision swayed violently.

Before she could see who was at the door, she was pulled into a warm and vigorous embrace. The weight of the embrace felt as if she were being squeezed into the person's body, merging into their flesh.

"Taty, you silly woman. How could you not tell me about something so important? Do you know how worried I've been?"

Hearing Sean's low, affectionate murmur in her ear, Tatiana instantly broke down. Tears welled up in her eyes. "Sean, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have kept it from you. It's my fault."

"It's not your fault. You did well, very well."

Sean's warm and trembling lips lightly brushed against her reddened ear. His husky voice was filled with admiration, even adoration.

"You're so cool tonight that I feel ashamed of myself. My dearest Ms. Tatiana, I'm willing to devote myself to you for a lifetime." Tatiana's eyes widened in surprise at the romantic words, a sentiment she had never heard before. She blushed shyly, biting her lip as her heart raced.

She longed to be loved, but she had never dared to hope to be admired by someone who loved her.

Seeing the couple was nearly done with their affectionate interaction, Alyssa and Jasper finally approached.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1382-"Lyse, Jasper…" Tatiana, nestled in Sean's embrace, lowered her voice, drooping her head guiltily.

Alyssa pretended to be angry as she put on a stern face. "You're all grown up now, right? Acting first and reporting later."

"Ahem… Lyse, Taty didn't report anything, though."

Jasper blinked his eyes, stupidly adding, "It was you who cleverly discovered that the layout of the livestream room looked like your hotel. You called the front desk to check the guest information to find out Taty was here."

"So, should I scold her?" Alyssa glared at him sharply.

The dignified Jasper shut his mouth at once.

Well, there was nothing he could do. He was the one who made himself a henpecked husband anyway.

"Lyse, I'm sorry. I know I was wrong." Tatiana sniffled, then steeled herself and spoke with determination. "But even if you're angry at me, I have no regrets about the choice I made today.

"Lyse, do you know? It's been a long time since I felt so proud of myself. I feel like I'm doing something very important and very right. You always told me since we were kids that you wanted to be a heroine who'd right wrongs.

"What I did today was like fulfilling your wish. And besides, I'm fine, aren't I? Even if I'm in danger, Sean will protect me."

As Sean met Tatiana's eyes, the pure affection, which couldn't be concealed, overflowed in his eyes.

Originally, Alyssa wanted to continue her act. But after hearing Tatiana's heartfelt words, she couldn't help but smile.

"Who said what you did was wrong?"

Tatiana's eyes sparkled with joy. "Lyse, y-you're not angry at me?"

"I'm angry at you for turning off your phone and completely disappearing!"

Alyssa stood with her hands on her hips, pouting angrily. "Hmph! Do you know how scared we were during the hours we couldn't reach you?

"I've imagined enough stories in my head to fill a whole detective series. I ran through all those homicide cases, dismemberment cases, psycho kidnappers in my head."

Jasper and Sean were both rendered speechless at that.

Frowning, Tatiana chuckled. "Lyse, you're too much. You're scaring yourself silly before anything happens to me. Don't overthink.

"You used to be so scared watching horror movies that you couldn't sleep at night. You would climb into my bed and tremble with fear. Have you forgotten? With so many terrifying thoughts, you won't be able to sleep at night."

Alyssa's face instantly turned red, and she stuttered, "W-Who trembled with fear? That wasn't me."

Jasper's eyes deepened at her words, and his breath above her soft hair became heavier.

So, she had something she was afraid of too.

He'd have to make Xavier pick out a few more horror movies. It could add some new excitement to their nights together.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming harmonious, Alyssa's phone rang.

"Oh… it's Dad."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1383-Tatiana, who moments ago displayed the demeanor of a heroine, suddenly wilted upon knowing it was her father calling. She lowered her head.

"It's okay, Taty."

Sean embraced her tightly, gazing at her with resolute but affectionate eyes. "I'll be with you. I'll go home with you. If Mr. Taylor wants to scold you for this, I'll take the blame for you."

"H-How can you do that? Dad's very scary when he's angry," Tatiana mumbled, feeling nervous.

Sean chuckled softly. "I'll say… 'Dad, if you want to vent your anger, take it out on me. Don't ruin your relationship with Taty.'" Tatiana's heart skipped a beat at his words. She felt a tingling sensation coursing through her body. Her fair face flushed, making her look so adorable that Sean couldn't take his eyes off her.

While this young couple discussed their plans earnestly, Alyssa was at her wits' end.

She wasn't afraid of Winston. She was worried that he would blame Tatiana and ground her at home.

This would make life for this young couple even harder.

Winston hadn't stopped calling since the first call.

Understanding Alyssa's dilemma, Jasper spoke up seriously. "Lyse, if you don't know what to do, let me talk to Mr. Taylor."

"You?" Alyssa blinked. "What are you going to say?"

After some thought, he smiled and gazed at her gently as he recited Sean's plan. "I'll say. 'Dad, everything was my idea. It has nothing to do with Lyse, Taty, or Sean. If you want to scold someone, scold me. Don't—'"

"Stop! Why are you making things worse?"

Alyssa pouted in anger and poked her finger at his solid chest. "The way Sean said it was quite adorable, but when you say that to Dad, it's like you're pushing your luck. Don't you want to be with me anymore?"

Seeing Alyssa getting upset, Jasper panicked. He quickly grabbed her hand and pressed it against his chest. "I'm sorry, I was just joking."

But in reality, he didn't think it was a joke at all. His top priority now was to marry Alyssa and become Winston's son-in-law. Everything else could be set aside for now.

Alyssa composed herself, prepared her lines, and answered the call.

"Dad."

Is Taty with you?" Winston asked directly.

"Yeah, she's here." Alyssa's heart pounded nervously.

"Pass the phone to her." Winston's low voice carried a hint of urgency.

Alyssa took a deep breath. Her expression was serious as she said, "Dad, at this point, scolding Taty is pointless. Instead of getting angry, why don't we think about how to deal with the situation?"

Winston rolled his eyes in exasperation at the other end of the phone. "Are you serious, Alyssa? Do you see me as a weak and dumb old man?"

Alyssa raised an eyebrow, thinking to herself that Winston really lived up to being called a top-notch big shot. He had quite an accurate sense of self-awareness, she mused.

Winston's voice was loud enough for Jasper and the others to hear.

Tatiana knew Alyssa was taking the heat for her and felt extremely guilty.

Just as she was about to take the phone, Winston let out a heavy sigh. "Do you think stopping me will help? I know you're at the KS World Hotel in Solana City.

"With my temper, if I'm angry, Taty will already be tied up and sent back to Heightsnew Villa."

The word "tied" was quite terrifying, causing Sean's heart to wrench. He held Tatiana even tighter.

Jasper silently observed in his thoughts that those two were undeniably father and daughter. The similarity in their temperaments, especially when angered, was striking.

Winston's tone softened. "I called to check in, not to blame Taty. Hurry up. I'm worried sick. I want to hear her voice."

Alyssa's eyes narrowed slightly as she handed the phone to Tatiana. "Taty, Dad wants to talk to you."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1384-Tatiana turned pale. She cautiously took the phone and pressed it against her reddened ear. "Dad…"

"Taty, your livestream has caused quite a stir outside. But you're quite smart to choose our own hotel.

You must have learned such a cunning move from Lyse, right?" Winston mocked.

"N-No…" Tatiana was afraid and became tongue-tied. "Dad, I'm sorry. It's all my fault. Please don't blame Lyse."

"Feeling any better after venting all that frustration?"

Winston's sudden question caught Tatiana off guard. "What?"

"I know that matter has been weighing on your heart. Your mom almost cries every night in her room because of it.

"If standing up tonight and exposing David's heinous act can make you feel better, then I fully support your decision." Winston's deep and gentle voice was like a soothing balm as if he were afraid of scaring his timid daughter.

A strong wave of emotion surged, causing Tatiana's eyes to turn red. "Dad… I…"

"Good girl, don't cry and don't feel guilty. You were incredibly brave tonight. Your mom and I are proud of you."

As a renowned business tycoon, Winston actually choked up saying that, but he quickly suppressed it.

He laughed heartily and said, "From now on, be frank and bold. Don't always hide your thoughts.

You're my daughter. I'll crush anyone who dares to belittle you."

Tears flowed from Tatiana's eyes, streaming down her delicate cheeks.

When the call ended, Alyssa's phone was already damp, as if it had been pulled out of the water.

Seeing this, both Alyssa and Jasper were worried. Sean took out a handkerchief from his pocket and hurriedly wiped Tatiana's tears. He felt so heartbroken that he could hardly catch his breath, yet he dared not ask what happened.

"Taty, did Dad scold you?" Alyssa asked gently.

Tatiana shook her head. With quivering lips, she said, "Dad said he's proud of me."

As she spoke, she turned around and buried her wet face in Sean's chest, crying uncontrollably.

Ever since she was a kid, although Tatiana excelled in her studies, all her siblings were outstanding and had the ability to take charge.

Jonah was a president. Silas and Liam were impressive, and so was Axel, although she didn't know what he was doing out there. Damien sacrificed himself, and Miley was the First Lady. Not to mention Alyssa, who was Tatiana's role model.

Compared to them, Tatiana felt insignificant and inferior. The deep-seated inferiority complex made her too afraid to ask her father for anything, no matter how well she did.

But now, thinking she had caused big trouble and fearing her father's disappointment, she didn't expect to receive praise instead.

Tatiana was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Tears streamed down her face, but each one was a tear of joy. Upon hearing that, Jasper and Alyssa were both taken aback. Then, they smiled at each other.

"Dad was playing tricks on me. I was so scared."

Alyssa patted her chest but felt inexplicably relieved. "Luckily, he's got his wits about him this time."

Jasper also heaved a sigh of relief. He held her hand, interlocking their fingers and gently squeezing them.

"Taty, keep being brave in the future. We'll always be your strongest support."

"Oh, please don't. Not to rain on your parade, but I felt like I was riding a roller coaster tonight. My heart was beating so fast that it almost jumped out of my chest. If it happens again, I might have a heart attack."

Alyssa lightly nudged Jasper with her elbow. "You're indulging her too much. Also, let me be the only warrior among the ladies in our family."

Whether Miley or Tatiana, Alyssa hoped they wouldn't have to go through any more hardships in the future. She only wanted them to be carefree.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1385-Tatiana's livestream stirred up a huge uproar.

With insufficient evidence, David had been released on bail. The Schmidt family had also successfully diverted public attention and suppressed the matter by exposing the scandals of two celebrities.

However, out of everyone's expectation, Tatiana, who should have suffered in silence, openly spoke for those women and launched a fierce attack on David as a victim.

The Schmidt family was once again thrust into the spotlight overnight.

For David, who believed he had dodged trouble, this news was anything but good. Even without evidence, the prospect of being under police surveillance again was a nightmare.

"Damn it! This is outrageous!"

The furious Victor swept everything on his desk to the floor. "The daughter of a mistress dares to challenge us openly? Does she think she's some kind of highborn lady?"

Josh gritted his teeth beside him, agreeing, "What's she got to copy Alyssa's way of doing things?

Forget about others. I don't think even Winston will let her off."

David sat there, seething with anger. His prosthetic limb trembled violently.

Now, he truly regretted it.

He should have found a group of thugs to kidnap Tatiana and teach her a lesson! Even if he couldn't enjoy her himself, he could vent his anger from her harassment.

But now, a new problem has arisen. The Taylors would protect Tatiana tightly. He wouldn't have a chance to do that anymore.

"Josh, there's no point in whining like a shrew here," Jameson said calmly, blowing on his coffee cup.

"I've already sent my PR team to clean up the negative comments about David online. At least the situation looks better to outsiders."

There was no hint of gratitude on David's face for Jameson's actions. Even a fool could see that this was just his way of fawning Victor.

On second thought, David realized that Jameson was indeed heartless.

After all, Tatiana was still the sister of the woman he loved. He should have had some compassion.

Though he was David's brother, he could've chosen not to do anything instead of helping David.

But the truth was, he didn't care about Alyssa's family at all. As long as it benefited him, he would sell out and use anyone.

David smirked and thought that Jameson didn't really love Alyssa. He only loved himself.

"Jimmy, you're really clever and quick-witted. You're the youngest, but you're much more efficient than your two brothers." This trick worked well on Victor. He was impressed and immediately praised Jameson.

"Oh, Dad. I'm just doing my part for our family," Jameson said with a modest smile.

Josh's gums were sore from gritting his teeth. He really wanted to spike this bastard's coffee.

"Dad, don't get too angry. It's not good for your health."

Jameson continued, "Although David's matter has been brought up again, I took a brief look, and there are more doubts and criticisms about Tatiana online. I think Josh just needs to buy more trolls and let the comments develop in that direction. That should divert the focus from David."

Josh's gaze fixed on Jameson was intense, resembling cannons ready to unleash fire.

This bastard Jameson actually dragged him in to flatter Victor. If Jameson said that, the money for buying trolls would be on him.

"Yes, yes! Jimmy's right! Let's do that! Let's smear the Taylors' little bitch." Victor immediately ordered, "Josh, you handle this."

Just as Josh was about to resist, the butler came running in urgently. "Mr. Victor! We've got a problem!

The police are here!"

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1386-"P-Police? Those lowly pawns are back again?"

The days David spent in the detention center were hell for him. He never wanted to go back to those days of eating poor food and enduring the stench. He was scared out of his wits. "Dad! Josh! You have to stop them!"

Victor's face darkened as he paced back and forth in anxiety.

"David, don't panic."

Josh walked over and patted his trembling shoulder. "I've got people keeping a close eye on those two girls. So far, there's been no contact with the police, indicating they don't plan to testify. As long as they stay silent, we might be able to minimize the impact on your case.

"Tatiana's livestream yesterday gained so much attention, so the police have to at least put on a show and investigate you. Or else it'd look like they're not doing their job. Let's go see what they want first."

The Schmidts descended the stairs. The moment they saw the newcomer, they were stunned.

In the living room stood Cyrus and two of his subordinates. His presence was imposing, exuding an air of authority and intimidation.

Victor's face turned even uglier, and he even felt a twinge of jealousy.

Winston's children were not only incredibly good-looking but also highly capable. Even the youngest son of his second wife, Cyrus, a mere police officer, had such an outstanding presence.

Generally speaking, children would always look adorable in their parents' eyes, but when David recalled the dirty deeds Daisy and David did, he felt enraged.

In front of Cyrus, he felt utterly ashamed that he wanted to find a place to hide.

But in comparison, Jameson was a promising son. His look, bearing, and abilities were all outstanding — enough to rival the Taylors.

Yet, the most ironic thing was that Victor had forgotten that Jameson used to be the one he despised the most.

When he sent Lily and Jameson to Kontina, he declared in front of the entire Schmidt family, "Consider them dead!"

Later, due to the fervent pleading of the young Jameson on his knees, David reluctantly agreed to send them money annually for their living expenses.

Apart from that, everything related to the Schmidt family—the family fund, power, and shares—had nothing to do with them anymore.

And all of this began because Lily "betrayed" Victor. She was dating a lowly bodyguard and was caught in the act.

After facing severe punishment, that bodyguard was banished overseas. But Lily, who had no defense, suffered unbearable mistreatment. Her condition gradually worsened. Along with her son, she was despised and expelled from the Schmidt family.

Up to this point, Victor had never envisioned that the supposedly spontaneous "caught in the act"

scenario was entirely orchestrated by Josh, and the wife he had harbored resentment toward for years genuinely loved him.

Furthermore, he never envisioned that the youngest son, whom he had started to trust, would come back after all these years, not to revive their strained father-son relationship, but to seek revenge against both him and Josh.

Jameson aimed to take possession of the Schmidt Group—the thing they cared about most—from their hands.

Jameson stood behind them. His eyes were dark and cold as he stared at Cyrus with a sinister smirk.

Although he hated everyone in the Taylor family except Alyssa, he couldn't wait to see what surprises Cyrus would bring to David.

"Mr. Cyrus, David's case has been closed. Why are you here today? Is our coffee better than your station's? Doesn't Uncle Winston give you pocket money to buy coffee?" Josh mocked while squinting.

Uncle Winston?

The two police officers stared at Cyrus in astonishment.

It couldn't be Winston Taylor, could it?

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1387-"No matter how bad the coffee at the station might be, at least it won't harm my body. I wouldn't dare drink anything from your house. Who knows if they might rot my stomach or my heart? It's not worth it,"

Cyrus retorted to Josh's sarcasm.

"Cyrus, David's case has already been closed. It was you who released him! What are you doing here again?"

Victor was too annoyed to bicker with him. His eyes were red from rage. "You can't arrest David without evidence. I'll never let you do that.

"Also, we're not some losers you Taylors can push around. I'm paying you some respect because of our long-standing relationship and because you're Winston's son. Don't try to push it." Winston's son?

Their chief was the son of Belbanks' wealthiest man? Alyssa's brother?

This revelation hit the two police officers like a meteorite falling to earth.

Cyrus had been in the police force for many years. He was low-key and hardworking, never mentioning anything about his personal life or family background.

Back then, when Cyrus had just become the chief of the Criminal Investigation Division, there were many criticisms against him due to his young age.

Many people said he had connections and a strong background. However, within a short span of three years, all these criticisms vanished as Cyrus solved one major case after another.

They could guess that Cyrus had powerful connections. But they never expected it to be this powerful.

Cyrus knew that Victor was bringing up his father in front of his colleagues to put pressure on him, but he remained unfazed. He even felt like laughing.

"The law will not wrong an innocent person, and it'll not let any dickheads go free."

The faces of the Schmidts darkened at once.

"Cyrus! Who are you calling a dickhead?" David shouted as he pointed at Cyrus' face, but his voice was trembling.

"Mr. David Schmidt, you are now suspected of being involved in an attempted rape case. Please come with us to assist in the investigation," Cyrus said without further ado as he gazed at David's pale face.

"Dad! Josh!" David was so desperate that his features twisted in panic.

"Take him away."

Cyrus' eyes narrowed, and the two police officers approached David.

Before they could reach him, David's legs gave out, and he collapsed to the ground.

Seeing that, Jameson held back his laughter. He was thoroughly enjoying the spectacle.

Victor felt deeply ashamed and wished he could bury this useless son in a hole. "S-Someone, come help David up!"

"Cyrus, do you think we don't know the law? If you want to make an arrest, you should have an arrest warrant. Otherwise, it's just abusing your power. I can file a complaint against you." Fortunately, Josh wasn't intimidated by the situation.

"When did I say I was going to arrest him?"

Cyrus smirked, raising his eyebrows. "I said, let David come with us to assist in the investigation, to give his statement. You may look respectable, but it seems you don't understand plain language."

Josh clenched his teeth so hard that they might shatter. "Cyrus! You…!"

"After all, everyone saw Ms. Tatiana's livestream yesterday. She personally accused David. Although he failed to succeed in his attempt because of his impotence, since there's a victim's report, we can't turn a blind eye."

"I-I won't go… I won't go!" David was trembling all over and shaking uncontrollably.

"You don't dare to even assist with the investigation? Does that mean you have something to hide? Are Ms. Tatiana's words all true?"

Cyrus' expression remained calm, but every word he uttered dripped with hatred. "Refusing to assist with the investigation or trying to flee abroad at this critical moment are all suspicions of guilt. By then, I'll have a legitimate reason to request your arrest, Mr. David.

"Oh, I almost forgot. Before coming here, I'd already applied for a travel ban from my superiors. Other than Solana City, you can't go anywhere else."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1388-As David was in a state of panic, his body was like mush, even with someone supporting him.

Josh glared fiercely at Cyrus. Just as he was about to speak, Jameson, who had been silent all along, suddenly interjected.

"David, you'd better go with Cyrus. You have nothing to hide. It's just to assist with the investigation anyway. Don't panic. It'll be over soon. We'll come pick you up when you're done."

David stared at Jameson with rage.

This bastard had caught another opportunity to kick him while he was down!

Suddenly, Jameson whispered to Victor, "Dad, what Cyrus said makes sense. If David doesn't assist with the investigation now, it'll make him look guilty. Cyrus will use even harsher methods against him.

It'll be difficult to handle then."

Persuaded by Jameson, Victor immediately changed his tune. "Go with them, David."

"Dad!" David's expression was extremely ugly.

Victor waved his hand in frustration, having nothing more to say.

In the end, the Schmidts could only watch helplessly as the two police officers took David away.

As Cyrus was about to leave, he cast a cold glance at Jameson.

Jameson felt a chill from this piercing gaze. The way Cyrus looked at him was like he was interrogating a criminal. It struck a blow to his arrogant pride, leaving him feeling extremely uncomfortable.

"Cyrus! Stop right there!" Josh took a step forward. His face was flushed with anger.

His mood had shifted from finding a way to help David to a strong desire to defeat Cyrus.

Cyrus paused, staring at him expressionlessly.

just want revenge for Alyssa and Tatiana!"

Narrowing his eyes, Cyrus tilted his head and mouthed, "So what?"

Those two words, although just mouthed, enraged the Schmidts beyond measure. They wanted nothing more than to rush forward and beat this lad to a pulp.

As soon as Cyrus left, Victor couldn't hold on anymore. He sat down on the couch with the help of his two sons. After drinking a cup of hot tea, he felt a little better.

"Josh, Jimmy, what do we do now?"

"Dad, calm down."

Josh's gaze was menacing. "Even if Cyrus arrests David, he won't get anything out of him. It's been so long since Tatiana's incident. There's no evidence left. Without evidence, Cyrus can only release David eventually. I'll send our lawyer over now."

"Josh, you're talking nonsense. Attempted rape doesn't have any solid evidence to begin with, so what's there to fear?"

Jameson sneered, subtly provoking Josh's competitiveness.

"In my opinion, those two girls David touched are the real-time bombs. If either of them explodes at this moment, David will never be released."

"Hmph! You don't need to worry about that. Those two girls will never speak up."

If even one of them did, Josh would ensure that none of them would see the light of day again.

That night, Alyssa, Jasper, and Sean safely escorted Tatiana back to Heightsnew Villa.

The ladies and Winston were all at home. They were aware of the livestream. Instead of blaming Tatiana, they praised her as a brave girl with a kind heart.

Tatiana cried easily. After returning home, she threw herself into her father's and mother's arms and cried for a while.

As Winston comforted her, he was overwhelmed with guilt. He felt that he owed Tatiana too much.

Lyla had intended to scold Tatiana, but when she saw her, she couldn't bring herself to say anything harsh. She just hugged her daughter and cried.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1389-When Colene saw someone insulting Tatiana, she used an alias and argued with the trolls.

Not only that, she also contacted Nathan, asking the members of his five gangs to comment on the livestream under aliases. Nearly a hundred of them flooded the comment section and eventually got banned.

No matter how big the storm was outside, it seemed everything would dissipate the moment they entered Heightsnew Villa.

Watching this heartwarming scene, Alyssa couldn't help but feel tears welling up in her eyes. She even choked up.

Ever since her mother left, she hadn't considered this place her home anymore. Even if her wandering days were tough, she only wanted to escape.

But now, this place was becoming more and more like home.

Alyssa had only two sanctuaries—Heightsnew Villa and Jasper's warm embrace.

After the livestream incident, Winston and Lyla seemed to have a subtle change in attitude toward Sean. Seeing the pitiful look of the young couple reluctant to part ways that day, Winston broke his usual rules and let Sean stay in the house.

However, they had to sleep in separate rooms.

Of course, Sean was not allowed to sneak into Tatiana's room at night while everyone else was asleep.

This was undoubtedly a joyous event for this couple, who had been through so much.

Tatiana was as happy as a clam, and Sean was so moved he almost burst into tears. Sean kept thanking Winston and promised earnestly to take good care of Tatiana and give her happiness for the rest of his life.

Even Sean was forgiven and accepted by Winston again.

Watching the happy family scene from the side, Jasper felt like an outsider.

Alyssa caught the contagious happiness radiating from Tatiana and Sean, oblivious to the fact that Jasper was feeling gloomy and jealous.

After a while, Jasper forced out a bitter smile of acceptance and resignation.

Although he couldn't stop feeling down, he accepted his fate. It didn't matter, even if Winston wouldn't accept him in his lifetime. As long as he could accompany Alyssa and be with her at all times, he would be satisfied.

A sinner didn't deserve forgiveness.

Being able to stand here was already a great blessing for him.

"It's getting late. Taty is exhausted. Everyone should calm down now. Let's go in and rest," Winston urged with a smile.

Everyone started heading back to the villa.

Only Jasper remained standing in place. This tall and good-looking man was so quiet that he was almost invisible.

Winston turned around to look at him. Frowning, he asked, "Jasper, it's late. Aren't you planning to go back to Solana City?"

Alyssa had intended to send Tatiana back to her room before returning to find Jasper. Hearing this, she abruptly stopped in her tracks. She looked at Jasper with concern, feeling inexplicably anxious.

"Sorry, Mr. Taylor, for disturbing your rest."

Jasper swallowed hard. His voice was hoarse as he spoke. "I'll go—"

"Stay here tonight if you don't have anything planned tomorrow."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1390-Winston's words made everyone stop in their tracks. Suddenly, everything went quiet.

Alyssa widened her eyes and parted her lips in disbelief as she stared at her father.

"W-What did you just say?"

Jasper's chest rose and fell with tremors, and his pupils contracted as he gazed at Winston's face. His heart skipped a beat as well.

"If you go back now, you'll probably arrive home at dawn, right? If you don't have anything planned tomorrow morning, stay here tonight." After saying that, Winston lowered his eyes and cleared his throat.

This time, Jasper heard it clearly. So did Alyssa and everyone else.

This enormous surprise sent Jasper's heart pounding with excitement. His eyes welled up with tears of emotion, and his throat felt heavy with gratitude as he extended his thanks to Winston.

"Thank you, Mr. Taylor. Thank you for taking me in."

He actually used the words "take me in".

This indomitable man, the scion of Solana City's top company, was extremely humble at this moment.

Alyssa's heart ached. Unable to bear seeing him like this, she quickly intervened. "What are you doing?

It's just staying overnight. It's not a big deal."

"It is, Lyse." Jasper's eyes were red-rimmed, with barely perceptible tears shimmering in his eyes. But the excitement in his heart surged like waves. "I'm so happy now. None of the achievements I've made in my life have made me as happy as this moment."

For others, it was just a simple overnight stay. But for Jasper, it was like a ray of hope for a rebirth.

Winston gave Jasper a meaningful look, then turned and walked into the villa.

"Sean, has Dad forgiven Jasper? Has he accepted Jasper?" Tatiana asked excitedly in Sean's ear as she held his arm.

"I hope so."

Sean looked at Tatiana gently as he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Anyway, any progress is good."

Moved, Alyssa cupped Jasper's face in her hands. She suddenly pressed her soft, red lips against his, kissing him as if there was no one else around.

At first, Jasper was stiff with shyness, but then he couldn't help but embrace her. Their lips and tongues entwined, reluctant to part.

The elders of the Taylor family were too embarrassed to watch anymore. They quickly turned around and talked about other things as they walked away.

Sean tightened his grip on Tatiana's slender waist. He swallowed hard and pulled her into the house in a hurry.

"Hey, Sean, slow down." Tatiana's legs under her white dress were struggling with all their might.

Slow down? He couldn't slow down at all.

He wanted her. He wanted her desperately.

That night, happiness filled the air in Heightsnew Villa.

Jasper had been busy with various matters in the company recently. Not only was he searching for Inigo's whereabouts with Landon, but he was also dealing with Sophia's case.

He squeezed every ounce of energy when working so that he could free up more time to be with Alyssa.

Although he often felt exhausted and couldn't keep his eyes open, once he got into bed, he became lively and passionate, pampering and satisfying his woman.

He was afraid that Alyssa would think he was old. She was only 25, and he was already in his 30s.

Those love rivals might not be wealthier than him, but they were all younger. He couldn't let Alyssa feel any inkling of his weakness.

Even though everyone knew they were already married, Jasper still behaved like a priest who sought shelter here. He obediently sat in his room, as if stepping out of the door would lead him to the chaos of the world.

After all, his adorable wife was living on the same floor. It was too tempting.

Tonight, Winston broke his usual rules and accepted him. If he didn't behave himself and took the advantage to climb into Alyssa's bed, it wouldn't be surprising if he couldn't survive until tomorrow.

Jasper leaned against the headboard, working on an urgent task sent by Xavier with his laptop.

After some time, his eyelids slowly closed, and he fell asleep sitting up.

He didn't know how long it had passed when he suddenly felt a cool breeze on his face. It was tingling and refreshing.

Initially exhausted and asleep, his years of military experience rendered him more alert and sensitive than the average person. Jasper instantly opened his eyes. His eyes flickered with a cold glint, like an awakened lion.

In the darkness came Alyssa's startled cry.

The next moment, Alyssa, who had replaced the laptop and was now seated on Jasper's lap, suddenly lost her balance and leaned backward.

Jasper's drowsiness vanished instantly as his breath grew heavy. His hands swiftly supported her arched back, effortlessly lifting her. Thus, Alyssa's soft and fragrant body nestled into his warm chest.