Ch. 531..540

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 531-“Tell me the truth, Lyse. Did you catch feelings for him again after that incident?” Mandy asked with concern.

“Not at all,” Alyssa replied firmly. “I’m not going to dig my own grave. I just want to pay him back for what he has done for me.” Her heart panicked for a moment, but she soon gathered herself.

“Good to hear. “Just know that if you ever consider getting back with him, you’re out of our lives. It’s your family or that jerk,” Mandy warned and cast a frosty glance at Alyssa.

Alyssa rubbed against the goosebumps on her arm. Her skin prickled at Mandy’s threat.

“Lyse! Mandy!” Colette’s voice interrupted as she knocked on the door and entered.

She exclaimed, “The dresses for Lyla’s birthday party have arrived, and I need your input! I mean, I’m a woman who got married in jeans-I know nothing about women’s fashion.” “Alright! we’ll be right there!” Alyssa replied. Eager to avoid more questioning from Mandy, she grabbed Mandy’s arm and headed to see Lyla’s dresses.

The three women hastily made their way to Lyla’s room, where endless opulent evening gowns were displayed on racks.

Each dress was a limited edition and the latest design from Bastian Fashion Week. It was truly dazzling!

On the floor, pairs of haute couture heels were laid out. Some of them were adorned with diamonds in an envy-inducing display of wealth.

Any other woman would have squealed in delight at the scene. The price of the diamonds on those heels alone could buy a house.

However, Lyla appeared lost as she sat on the couch in her simple lilac sweater.

“What’s wrong, Lyla? It’s your birthday soon, but you seem upset,” Alyssa asked with concern. She took a seat beside Lyla and wrapped an arm around the latter.

“Lyse, could you please ask your dad to cancel the party?” Lyla sighed. “I’ve been insisting for months that I wanted a small gathering at home. I’m not accustomed to dining out, and it feels exhausting and wasteful to host all the guests he invited. But he won’t listen. What should I do?” “Woah, Lyla, is that a humblebrag? Colette poked fun at her.

+15 BONUS “We would have thought you were a bitch if we didn’t know you better,” joked Mandy, who rested her hand on Colette’s waist, Alyssa’s eyes flickered. She was a little uneasy by Lyla’s behavior. Ever since she was young, Lyla, who married Winston, had deliberately stayed out of her sight out of consideration for her feelings. Alyssa would only see her during mealtimes, busying herself in the kitchen.

Back then, Alyssa was too young to understand much, but she knew that Lyla had been Jennifer’s romantic rival. As a child, she threw tantrums at home and caused trouble for Lyla to take Jennifer’s side.

She had even used hurtful words to insult Lyla.

At that time, she perceived women like Lyla as homewreckers. How could they humiliate themselves by staying with him, even after knowing that he had been married and had flings with multiple women?

It wasn’t until she grew a little older that she learned the full story from Jonah and Silas. It was Lyla who had selflessly donated her bone marrow to Jennifer, who was battling a severe case of lupus.

The bone marrow transplant took place two decades ago when medical technology was less advanced.

Lyla had endured lasting side effects from the transplant, leading to occasional pain throughout her body.

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Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 532-Although Jennifer had passed, Alyssa felt grateful to Lyla for adding a year to Jennifer’s life. Thanks to Lyla, she enjoyed one more year of childhood happiness with her mom.

Later, it was Lyla who had taken care of her like a mom when she miscarried.

As time passed, Alyssa did not harbor resentment for Lyla anymore. She was a human with feelings and couldn’t bring herself to hate a woman who was consistently nice to her for two decades.

There was no reason for Alyssa to dislike Lyla, especially when Jennifer herself didn’t blame Lyla for anything.

“Lyla, we’ll have the party just as Winston wants it,” Alyssa advised. She held onto Lyla’s arm like a daughter.

Alyssa continued, “This is not only his wish-it’s mine, too. I have never properly celebrated your birthday in the last 20 years. I feel a little regretful about it.” “Don’t be silly, darling,” gasped Lyla with widened eyes. “I’m the one who refuses any huge celebrations. It has nothing to do with you!” “If so, let us throw this party for you to complete my wish. Alright?” “Lyla, don’t overthink it! Lyse has made her wishes clear,” Mandy and Colette also encouraged Lyla.

In the end, Lyla was ushered to choose her dress with everyone’s insistence.

“These dresses won’t do,” Alyssa critiqued the luxurious dresses, crossing her arms on her chest. “They look so gaudy! Winston’s taste is pretty bad, unlike mine.” “Well, they are good enough,” Lyla hurriedly replied.

Alyssa wagged her finger as her eyes shone with pride.

“You should be wearing a tailored dress from a top designer for your dress. And it has to be the most unique design in this world. Lyla, have you heard of Sharon?” “Sharon?” Mandy and Lyla were taken aback. Even Colette, the tomboy. She looked a little confused and had vaguely heard of Sharon’s fame.

“Yep. Would you like me to ask her to design your dress for the birthday party?” Alyssa beamed.

“Lyse, are you serious? Sharon? The world-renowned fashion designer?” Mandy stared at Alyssa in disbelief “There’s only one Sharon in the world, as far as I know,” Alyssa quipped.

+15 BONUS “Winston once thought of getting Sharon to design a dress for Lyla, but he gave up after failing to contacther. Lyse, do you really have a way to reach out to Sharon?” Alyssa grinned. Winston would probably find it hard to believe that Sharon had been right under his nose all along-Sharon was none other than his little girl!

“Of course. Sharon and I go way back. She’ll help if I ask her to,” Alyssa reassured them with a glint in her eyes.

She gave Lyla a hug and added, “Lyla, I want you decked in Alexa’s jewelry and Sharon’s dress. You’ll be the talk of the town. I want everyone to witness the charm and beauty of a former top actress!” “Lyse…” Tears welled up in Lyla’s eyes as she grappled with her emotions.

“Don’t worry. I’ll make you the envy of every woman alive on that day!”  

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 533-Finally, Mandy handed Alyssa the two medications, one for internal injuries and the other for external wounds, both developed by Lovelace Pharmaceuticals.

The next day, Alyssa tasked Sean to deliver the drugs to Jasper.

Weirdly, Jasper had his pride in front of his romantic rival and refused to show his weak side. When he noticed that Sean arrived alone, his disappointment swelled as he had hoped to see Alyssa.

In an instant, his high spirits crumbled. “Where is she?” He leaned his stocky body against the headboard. He looked pitiful, with a hint of loneliness etched between his brows.

None of it mattered when Alyssa wasn’t there for his pity party.

“Ms. Alyssa is busy. She wanted me to deliver these to you,” Sean answered.

Placing the package of rare medications by the headboard, he cast a chilly glance at Jasper’s pale face.

“She mentioned that the external injury medication should be applied thrice a day, while the one for internal injury should be applied once a day.

“I’ll send you a new batch of medications half a month later. They’re like targeted drugs and will help curb the symptoms.

“However, taking the medications also leads to side effects such as nausea and dizziness. The symptoms vary from person to person.

“Let her know immediately if you have a strong reaction to the medications. Got it?” Throughout Sean’s explanation, Jasper remained silent.

“Those medications sound quite potent. Will it affect the patient’s health?” Xavier mumbled doubtfully.

He was concerned about the side effects but hesitated to voice his worry too strongly, given that the medications came from Alyssa.

“If he’s worried about adverse effects, he can choose not to take them. The decision is entirely up to him.

That’s it.” With that, Sean was ready to leave.

“I will not take the medications,” Jasper suddenly declared, causing Sean to whirl around.

Sean exclaimed, “You won’t? What do you mean?” +15 BONUS Alyssa had specifically ordered Sean to ensure that Jasper took the medication on time, or he would suffer from health consequences.

Surprisingly, that bastard told Sean that he had no intention to take the medications. Sean now worried that he might not complete the mission.

“I will not take them unless Alyssa sees me.” Jasper gazed down and coughed feebly. “I saved her life 13 years ago and did it again. Even if she hates me after the divorce, I’m still her savior. She can’t just dismiss me like this.” “Jasper Beckett, you-” Sean began, intending to accuse Jasper of selfishness, but Jasper interrupted him.

“I need her to take care of me this time,” Jasper demanded.

Take care of him?

Sean’s eyes reddened with anger, and his knuckles turned white. Among everyone else, Jasper was the last person who had the right to demand anything from Alyssa. He was truly shameless.

“That’s right! Mr. Beckett has endured a lot over the years to save Ms. Alyssa,” Xavier chimed in. He might be slow, but he understood what Jasper was getting at.

He added, “Mr. Beckett is in pain all over his body. He can’t eat or sleep well and even coughed up blood again this morning. I’m really worried he won’t make it through the day. It’s quite heartless of Ms. Alyssal to treat her savior this way, don’t you think?” Jasper raised an eyebrow, thinking that Xavier had gone too far. Sean gritted his teeth and left the room.

After the door slammed shut, Jasper’s shoulders slumped. Just a minute ago, he had stood on the moral high ground, but now he appeared dispirited and downcast.

Without warning, he leaned forward and heaved a mouthful of blood.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 534-‘M-Mr. Beckett? Xavier exclaimed in panic and hit the emergency button.

Xavier grabbed some napkins and wiped the blood off Jasper’s lips as he pleaded, “You can’t keep going like this! Please put an end to your confrontation with Madam and take the medications she sent you.” “I won’t,” Jasper replied adamantly despite the throbbing chest pains.

His eyes carried a deep sadness as he declared, “This is the only way to get Alyssa back to my side. It’s my only chance to spend time with her. I’ll put my life on the line just to see her once.” “What did you say? That bastard refused to take his medications? But why?” Alyssa growled when Sean interrupted her family dinner to update her. She immediately lost her appetite from all the frustration.

“He said he’d only take his medications if you meet with him,” Sean fumed.

“Give him an inch, and he takes a mile!

“Not only is he ungrateful for your help, but he’s also resorting to threats. Who does he think he is? Ms.

Alyssa, you have done all you could to help. If I were you, I’d let him be. You should move on.” “Get the car ready. I’m going to Solana City,” Alyssa ordered furiously and vanished in no time to change into a new outfit “M-Ms. Alyssa!” Sean called out to Alyssa, who had left in a hurry. Bitterness coursed through his heart.

Jasper did not tell anyone in the Beckett family about his injuries and subsequent hospitalization. He had reached a point in his career where he needed to maintain the confidentiality of his health status.

Many, both within and beyond the Beckett Group, had their eyes on his presidency. If anything were to happen to him, it would give them an excuse to remove him from his position.

For years, he had been walking on thin ice. He dealt with internal and external threats over the years, all because he was not Javier’s favored son.

As usual, Landon was his only visitor that night. Jasper did not confide in Landon that he coughed up blood so as to not worry Landon. He was determined not to let Landon waste time searching for medical help on his behalf.

“Aw, you poor thing.” Landon gleefully remarked as he slouched on the couch.

+15 BONUS Seeing Jasper’s pale face, he jested, ‘Look how miserable you are. Mr. Beckett was on top of the world just a few months ago.” Jasper lifted his gaze and wondered aloud, ‘What are you trying to say?” “You had a gentle wife at home and a passionate lover out there. Life was good back then.” “Ahem, Landon Harper, Jasper warned. His face was rather dull. Landon’s provocation almost triggered another bout of coughing up blood.

“I still remember your complaints. You grumbled about going home to your overly zealous wife, which made you uncomfortable. I was so freaking jealous of you at that time! Having a doting wife is way better than countless servants, don’t you know?” Landon lamented with a hint of disgruntlement.

He felt indignant for Alyssa and sorry for Jasper, who lost a good woman.

“At that time, I wasn’t truly bothered by her,” confessed Jasper. His heart ached at the thought of Alyssa’s kindness to him during their marriage.

“I’m not heartless. I could see how much she cared for me and loved me during those three years. I gave her the cold shoulder to show her the harsh reality and push her toward getting a divorce.

“At the time, I wasn’t in a position to secure her future. Staying with her would have only been a waste of her time.” “What about now? You are practically clinging to her. Do you like recycling your women?” Landon quipped He cocked his head and placed a cigarette between his lips

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 535-All of a sudden, Landon recalled that he was in a hospital and did not end up lighting the cigarette.

After a pause, Jasper inhaled deeply and said in a hushed voice, “Landon, I think… I might have fallen for Alyssa.

What the heck? The cigarette between Landon’s lips trembled. He came very close to leaping out of his seat in shock.

Everyone could see that Jasper was smitten with Alyssa, except for Jasper himself. Yet, hearing him admit it was both refreshing and cathartic.

“I am in love with her. That’s why I want her back by my side. I’d like to try pursuing her,” Jasper confessed in a shaky voice and raised his head. He had a deep and sincere look in his eyes.

“You, going after the opposite sex? Are you sure you can do that?” Landon pressed on with an astonished look.

“There is a first time for everything. I’ll have to give it a shot,” Jasper replied. He cast a judgmental glance at Landon. “Even if my attempt fails, I still have you as my advisor, albeit an ineffective one.” “Damn, why are you always so mean? Can’t you ever put me in a good light?” Landon glowered at him.

“I know you’re pretty bad at it, too. Otherwise, you would have won her heart.

Isn’t that right?” Jasper retorted, growing even more sarcastic.

Jasper added, “Unfortunately, I don’t have better options. Looks like I have no choice but to appoint you as my right-hand man.” Jasper had experienced a failed relationship in the past but had never actively pursued any woman, not even Liana. He and Liana were childhood friends.

Besides, Liana had always made the first move because he used to be an introverted and moody teenager.

This time, for Alyssa, he decided to swallow his pride and take a chance.

“I’m pretty good with the ladies, but what could I realistically have done to catch the attention of the rich and charming Alyssa Taylor?” Landon pouted unhappily.

Landon continued, “I thought she was a lovesick fool from the way she hopelessly fell for you. Little did I know she was a queen who wanted to build a career!

“She’s better than any one of us. I’m ranked the lowest among the three of us, all aspects combined. How could I ever hope to win her over? I should be grateful she didn’t completely kick me aside.” +15 BONUS “It’s alright. I’ll still pursue her. Whether she responds or not is up to her,” Jasper replied with determination. “I’ve got a long journey ahead in life, and I’m not interested in anyone else. I can take my time with her.” To their surprise, the door was busted open. In walked Alyssa, her hair flinging and her eyes shining brightly.

She yelled, Jasper Beckett! Are you really going to take your medications only when I’m here? You’re really playing with fire, aren’t you? What’s your game plan?” The first thing that greeted her was Landon, who sat haphazardly on the couch.

Her anger flared at the sight of the cigarette between his lips.

She swiftly snatched the cigarette, threw it on the floor, and crushed it beneath her heel.

She berated him, “Why the hell are you smoking here? Don’t you know that Jasper can’t inhale smoke because of his lung injuries? Are you his friend or the Grim Reaper?” Jasper’s grin widened at Alyssa’s concerned actions.

“But… Lyse, I didn’t even light it!” Landon protested with a pitiful expression.

“Take your cigarettes and get out of here! Now!” Alyssa pointed angrily at the door. Landon shot Jasper a pleading look with a downturned mouth.

Without even making eye contact with Landon, Jasper calmly replied, “Listen to her and leave.” Landon silently cursed Jasper, considering him an unfaithful friend who had put romantic interests before their friendship

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 536-Jasper and Alyssa were alone in the room after Landon left. Alyssa had learned from Xavier that Jasper had coughed up a significant amount of blood earlier that day, and this news deeply troubled her.

If Jasper couldn’t survive this ordeal, or if he suffered from long-term side effects, she’d never be able to make up to him. The burden of guilt would haunt her every day.

She went up to his bed with a sour face and grabbed his wrist. Then, she started checking his pulse.

His eyes widened. Alyssa looked as serious as an experienced doctor. She announced, “Your condition is not looking great. You need to take your medications right away. You cannot wait until the next day!” She was angered by his condition. Just as Alyssa was about to release his hand, he surprised her by wrapping her small, cold hand with his own.

His action took her aback. Her breathing was caught in her throat.

“I can tell it’s super cold out there from your hand.” Jasper’s rough fingertips lightly massaged the back of her hand. He felt sorry at the sight of her scars and croaked, “Sorry for making you come all the way at this hour.” “If you feel sorry, you should take your medications on time! Why kick a fuss?” She tried to calm herself down and withdrew her hand from his grip. “Are you a baby or what? Do you need me to feed you your medications?” “No, that’s not it,” explained Jasper. He swallowed in frustration and whispered, “I couldn’t think of any other way to see you, Alyssa. I just wanted to meet with you.” “Now that I’m here, can you please take your medications?” Alyssa questioned.

Jasper lowered himself despite his usual aggressive and authoritative behavior, but that did not sway her.

She recalled Liam and Sean’s warning and felt a growing aversion and impatience toward Jasper.

She glanced at her wristwatch and urged him, “Hurry up and take your medications. I need to go home to Belbanks. We don’t often have Liam back for dinner. I don’t have time to waste on you!” Her harsh words stung him, and he clenched his fists. She had once been his caring wife, but now her patience for him had worn thin.

He had no one to blame but himself for her change. He regretted his past behavior to no end.

The road to win back Alyssa’s affection was long and tenuous, but he wanted to give it a go until he could “Alyssa, I am in the hospital because of you,” Jasper argued.

+15 BONUS Since Alyssa did not soften at his pitiful look, he shamelessly resorted to guilttripping for more time together. “I almost lost my life because of you. You can’t just leave me here and never ask about me.” “What do you expect me to do, then?” She gave him a scalding glare.

“Take care of me until I’m discharged,” he proposed, his eyes fixed on her radiant face.

Alyssa burst into laughter at the audacity of his request. She retorted, “I’ve never met anyone as shameless as you.” Indeed. Jasper was aghast at his behavior, but he was merely imitating Landon.

He might not have pursued women before this, but he had watched Landon going after ladies. Any female would succumb to a man’s passionate pursuit.

He was clueless about the passionate part of the equation, but the least he could do was to execute the pursuit.

“Listen carefully, Jasper. I’m not your wife or your house servant. I have no reason to look after you,” she began coldly. “You didn’t appreciate my previous attempts to care for you, and you even found it annoying. But you’re begging for me to stay now. Is there something wrong with your head?” “That’s because I love you, Alyssa Taylor!” Uncertain of the best way to win her heart, he could only confess his feelings with a passionate and sincere gaze. “I don’t care what you think of me. You can hate me or be disgusted by me. It doesn’t matter.”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 537-“I love you, Alyssa Taylor. I’ve fallen for you.” Alyssa held her breath and stumbled backward without knowing it. Only she would understand the mixed feelings from hearing Jasper’s love confession.

They could hear each other’s heart beating in the silence.

“I would have accepted your confession right away if it happened in the three years we were married. But it’s too late now. I told you before that my feelings for you had expired. I no longer love you,” Alyssa responded with a stoic look in her eyes.

“I’m sorry. I know my confession comes too late, but I’m not one to give up when I set my mind to something,” Jasper argued, his forehead dotted with sweat.

He wanted to go up to her but feared that he might scare her off. “It’s fine if you don’t love me. I’ll be the one who sacrifices for you this time around. I’ll-” He wanted to say, “I’ll love you”. He never told Liana he loved her, but he had an urge to use the word on Alyssa.

“Enough. I do not need the love from a man I’m not interested in. How many times do I need to repeat myself?” To shut him up, she threatened, “I’ll turn around and leave if you keep spouting nonsense.” That immediately silenced him. After a while, when Alyssa looked much more composed, he cautiously asked, “I won’t bring it up anymore. Will you stay the night?” “Pfft. Dream on.” “You said you’d grant me a promise if I save you, as long as it’s not something outrageous,” Jasper persisted.

“Last night, you-” She recalled how Jasper had kissed her in the same room yesterday.

He had pinned her by the waist and showered her with a long, passionate kiss.

She blushed at the thought as heat rose in her body.

“Oh, are you talking about the kiss? That doesn’t count,” Jasper said in a low voice as he grinned, pleasured by the sight of her embarrassment.

“That doesn’t count?” she raised her voice in shock. She finally realized how cunning Jasper could be and that she should really stay away from him.

+15 BONUS “Sure, I forced a kiss on you, but you counterattacked,” he said, pointing at the scab on his lip. “Here’s the evidence.” “You deserved it! I’d tear your lips to pieces if I could, you pervert!” Her cheeks reddened in anger at the thought of his advance.

“Okay. Go ahead,” Jasper invited her with a straight face, even leaning backward as a welcoming gesture.

She gritted her teeth. How she wished she could kick him off his bed to wipe that gleeful smile off his face!

She didn’t want to argue further with Jasper, who had guilt-tripped her. Instead, she caved in and decided to stay the night.

Since she arrived at the hospital in a rush, she did not bring anything with her.

She had to request Sean to bring her some pajamas and daily essentials from her Solana City villa.

Sean returned to the hospital soon with a somber expression. He walked down the corridor with a tiny suitcase in his hand.

“Sorry for the trouble, Sean. You should get home and rest now. Pick me up tomorrow morning,” Alyssa thanked Sean and was about to take the suitcase from him, but he refused to let go of it.

He implored her, “Ms. Alyssa, come home with me.” “I know Jasper has thrown out a sudden request, but it’s not a big deal to me. I don’t mind paying him back this way,” Alyssa explained calmly.

“But you’ll share a room with him! What if he’s up to no good and… and …” “I was once married to him. If he really wanted to take advantage of me, he wouldn’t have waited until today.” “But-” Alyssa waved off Sean and reassured him, “Jasper might be a jerk, but he understands the law. If he ever forces himself on me, I’ll castrate him.”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 538-Right after Alyssa entered Jasper’s room, Sean immediately got a call from Liam. He picked up. “Hi, Mr. Liam.” “Sean, as her secretary, why didn’t you immediately report her whereabouts to us?” Liam interrogated Sean right away. “Why are you at the Solana City Memorial Hospital with Lyse? Is she there to see Jasper Beckett?” Jonah chimed in calmly, “Liam, calm down.” Liam, usually gentle, was only out of character when it came to matters concerning his sister’s well-being.

Sean was shocked by Liam’s intel and gasped, “Mr. Liam, how… how did you know? We kept it a secret!” “GPS tracking.” Jonah sighed helplessly. “Liam almost put to use his method to track criminals.

Tracking down Lyse was a piece of cake.” Sean was rendered speechless.

“Liam, stop worrying about Lyse. Even if you scold her, given her character, she will not listen to you and come home. Just let her be. She’s an adult,” advised Jonah, who seemed unbothered by the incident.

“I will station a team of guards to the hospital and stand guard in front of Jasper’s room. Sean, I’ll have to trouble you to keep an eye on them. Inform me right away if that bastard lays a finger on Lyse,” instructed Liam.

“Roger that, Mr. Liam!” Sean almost stood at attention from the young colonel’s air of authority.

Liam seethed, “If he tries anything on Lyse, I’ll make him stay in that hospital for the rest of his life.” Jasper happily took his meds and applied the ointments since Alyssa agreed to stay by him.

The hospital served some bland dinner that wasn’t even nutritious, but he wolfed it down because he was in a good mood. The food tasted like the best meal he’d ever had.

Alyssa felt hungry after staring at Jasper for a while. She ordered a set for herself as supper and forced herself to finish the tasteless food as she refused to waste food.

“You should eat something nutritious, for example, some soups and stews,” she casually suggested.

+15 BONUS “Sounds good, Can you make that for me?” he replied with anticipation.

“I made those for you all the time in the past, but you never appreciated them,” she retorted with a chuckle and put aside her tray.

Then, she headed for the bathroom with her pajamas and toiletries. She added, “Mrs. Rosie is a good cook. Get her to make soups for you.” With that, she slammed the bathroom door close.

He felt remorseful at her remarks. Restarting their relationship from scratch seemed a difficult task.

When she appeared again, she had changed into a coral silk pajamas. She looked radiant with her bare face. She appeared more youthful without the makeup that always made her look commanding.

He pressed his lips as his heart raced.

“Why are you looking at me like that? First time seeing my bare face?” she questioned. She was spraying some mist on her face due to the dry air in the room.

“I saw you bare-faced many times,” he replied, swallowing hard to suppress his desire. “Your bare face has just… stirred up some memories.” “Is that so? Why do I feel like you’re just physically aroused?” she mocked him and took a seat on the couch.

Her reply dumbfounded Jasper. She was better than anyone in clapbacks.

“Look, here’s the border. You’re dead if you trespass,” she warned him and lay on the couch.

Then, she pulled down her sleeping mask and covered herself with the blanket while adjusting for the best position. “I’m sleeping.” “Sleep on the bed,” he advised.

“Wow, are you seriously thinking of sharing a bed with your ex-wife? You’re really seeking trouble,” she shot back coldly.

“No, you misunderstood me. You’ll sleep on the bed, and I’ll take the couch,” he corrected with a bitter smile.

“One more word from you, and I’ll leave. You took your medications anyway.

Now, you hold nothing over me.” She refused to follow his words. Instead, she threatened him.

She managed to shut him up. Of course, he wouldn’t want her to leave after going through all the trouble +15 BONUS After they turned off the lights, the room fell into silence. The sleepless Jasper lay on his side and occasionally stole glances at Alyssa, admiring her. Despite having her back to him, she looked like a perfect, moonlit work of art.

“I’ll leave if you keep staring at me,” she suddenly opened her mouth, as though she had eyes on the back of her head.

“Sorry to interrupt your sleep,” he apologized, feeling spooked. He was extremely deferential in her presence.

“It’s alright. I can tell you’re not asleep from your breathing,” she blurted out and surprised herself. Jasper was equally astonished.

Aching inside, she curled up and clutched her sleeve tightly. She was angry at herself. How pathetic had she been in the past three years to remember every detail of her loveless husband?

Jasper’s eyes widened. The intense feelings of guilt almost crushed him.

Throughout his three years of marriage, he had slept soundly each night without a care while Alyssa endured countless lonely nights. He wondered how she had managed to survive.

“Alyssa, I was really a huge jerk,” he finally croaked after a long pause.

“It’s fine. It’s all in the past. Let’s not repeat our mistakes.” “Alyssa, I’m serious. I-” She shut her eyes and cut him off with a snicker. “If you had genuinely cared for me, you wouldn’t have waited until now to develop feelings for me. I’m not dumb. I won’t mistake the fleeting change in your taste for true love.”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 539-asper also clutched his sleeve and struggled with the weight of guilt and pain.

Alyssa had been wrong about him. He wanted to tell her that his feelings were not fleeting. Was his love worthless just because he discovered it late?

13 years ago, he had gone through a life-and-death experience with her. Years later, they went through the same thing. They seemed fated to be with each other.

For the first time, he felt the pain of not being able to express himself. It was a suffocating feeling. Still, he remained silent because it was not the time to make lofty declarations. He needed to show his love through actions.

Although Alyssa’s fever had subsided, she still felt a little weak, especially after the trouble she was put through in the past three days.

She fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow without even keeping guard against Jasper.

Meanwhile, Jasper fixed his eyes on her, like a guardian, without any hint of sleepiness.

When he confirmed that she was asleep, he rose from his bed in pain and tiptoed to the couch. He had wanted to admire her beauty for a little more, but he decided to scoop her into his arms, as he was more concerned about her sleeping position.

His palms were sweating a little. He couldn’t help but ruffle her soft hair with his chin.

Alyssa moaned in her sleep. She looked like a baby in his arms.

His eyes glimmered. He swallowed, suppressing the urge to taste her lips.

He once thought he had married an innocent and demure woman, only to find out belatedly that she was a vixen.

When Alyssa woke up the next morning, she habitually stretched under the blankets. She enjoyed a surprisingly good night’s sleep.

Suddenly, she felt something amiss.

She sat up straight and alertly scanned her surroundings. It was then she realized she was sleeping on the bed.

What happened? Did she sleepwalk?

+15 BONUS She hurriedly tossed her blanket aside, only to find herself fully dressed. Since it was a single bed, she doubted that Jasper could fit in the bed with her with his bulky build. She would have felt his weight.

To her surprise, he was absent from the room. She punched the bed and silently cursed. What was he doing, running around with all those injuries on him?

At that moment, she heard a knock and Sean’s voice. Sean called out to her, “Ms. Alyssa, are you awake?” “Come in,” she replied. Then, she took a seat on the couch, worried that Sean might misunderstand her if she sat in the bed.

Sean squeezed through the door with two luxurious-looking lacquer food containers.

He announced, “Mr. Jonah and Mr. Liam are on their way from Belbanks. They’ll pick you up and go for lunch. Mr. Liam will head back to Leichtown after that.” Alyssa rubbed her sore temples and let out a sigh. Despite her best efforts to cover her tracks, her brothers had somehow caught wind of her activities.

“What’s that in your hand?” “It’s your breakfast. Jasper Beckett requested his loser secretary to buy it for you.” Sean reluctantly placed the two containers on the table.

At the same time, Xavier was sneezing outside the room. He wondered if someone had badmouthed him behind his back.

Alyssa frowned and questioned, “Where’s Jasper?” “He’s getting some checkups.”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 540-When Alyssa opened the lid of the food containers, her eyes widened at the array of Belbanks delicacies.

The plating was immaculate, and the food was both aromatic and delicious. To her surprise, those were all her favorite dishes at home. Her stomach rumbled.

“I heard that Jasper Beckett sent his people to buy the food from Belbanks at 5:00 am. The containers are insulated, so the food is still hot,” Sean explained robotically as he laid out the breakfast.

He was well aware that Jasper had made a move to pursue Alyssa. Sean had been in love with Alyssa and did not want to interfere in her love life, but he didn’t want her to date Jasper.

“Is he crazy? Nobody wanted him to do that!” Despite her complaints, she couldn’t help but shove a hashbrown into her mouth and chew away happily.

Sean smiled wryly at her reaction.

Suddenly, they heard a raspy voice that almost sent Alyssa choking on her food.

“Ms. Alyssa, is the food delicious?” She coughed violently and pressed a hand against her chest.

“Ms. Alyssa, are you okay?” Sean panicked and quickly patted her on the back.

Jasper was enraged by Sean touching Alyssa on the back. He knew there was nothing between Alyssa and Sean, but he was green with envy nonetheless.

Frowning, he was about to approach Alyssa when she marched up to him. She confronted him furiously, What happened last night? How did I end up in that bed?” “I moved you to the bed. It is uncomfortable sleeping on the couch,” he answered. Due to their proximity, she sensed his hot breath tickling her forehead. It felt rather intimate.

“Nobody asked you to do so! You’re just a busybody.” She glared into his eyes, that was filled with a doting look. Then, she clenched her fists.

“I’ll always be a busybody when it concerns you,” he said sincerely. There was no hint of flirting in his tone.

Paired with his enchanting eyes, he could make any woman fall for him.

“Look, you will not touch me no matter what you do for me. Save the trouble,” she retorted.

Suddenly, she caught some details on his outfit from a casual glance.

He was dressed in a custom navy striped suit and wore a tie that was a gift from her. He even sported a lapel pin that she gave him, Her eyes wavered at his choice of attire.

“Are you getting yourself discharged soon?” “Yes,” he openly admitted.

“That won’t do. You’re not well enough to be discharged.” “So, will you stay by my side until I’m well enough to leave the hospital?” he wondered with a grin.

“You’re delusional!” She glowered at him. Maybe she had been too easy on him.

“That’s why I do not want to be kept a prisoner in the hospital. And I want to see you,” he said to her. He had a rebellious yet affectionate look in his eyes.

His childlike demeanor caught her off guard, and she momentarily forgot to deliver her comeback.

“Lyse!” Jonah and Liam showed up at the door, looking smart and stunning.

“Jonah! Liam!” Alyssa immediately left Jasper behind and ran toward her brothers.

Seeing that, Jasper frowned and puffed his chest with a hint of competitiveness in his eyes.

He decided he wouldn’t lose out to Alyssa’s two brothers.