Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Alyssa shook her head and replied, "I know you're doing this in my best interest."
A moment later, Winston heard a faint sobbing and felt his sleeve growing damp. "Lyse, are you crying?"
"Dad, I miss Jasper. I miss him so much ..." It had been a while since Alyssa had cried in his arms. His eyes grew misty at the
sight.
He hadn't felt such intense emotions, not even when Miley married Jeremy and left for Kontina.
However, he felt sorry to have separated the two lovers. It pained him as a father to see his daughter heartbroken.
He thought, "Dear Lyse, I suppose I can't keep you by my side anymore."
After arriving home, Alyssa locked herself in her bedroom and chatted with Jasper under the blankets. She went on and on, and
he listened to her patiently, occasionally agreeing with her idea or adding to it.
The two soulmates chatted endlessly until Alyssa fell asleep before she knew it. Upon waking up the next morning, she rubbed
her eyes and stretched, feeling relaxed.
"Lyse, you look like you had a restful night."
She inhaled sharply and grabbed her phone. "Jasper? W-Why are you still on the call?"
In exhaustion, he explained, "You went silent last night, and I assumed you'd fallen asleep."
"And ... You ..."

"I didn't hang up. It's not often that I get to hear you snore and grind your teeth," Jasper said with a chuckle.
Blushing, she buried herself underneath the blanket. "You're lying! I did not. A lady will never snore or grind her teeth."
"Fine. I misheard," Jasper conceded and yawned.
"Go sleep. You must be tired after staying up all night." She felt bad for him.
"By the way, Lyse, we might get to meet soon. The Jesseltons are hosting a cocktail party at their villa in the Solana City
suburbs. They have invited all four families, and I bet your dad has heard about it by now. We'll meet by then."
"The cocktail party hosted by the Jesseltons? I think they might have an important announcement," she replied, eyes twinkling.
_l_
i assume mey 11 announce meir choice oi business partner.
Alyssa responded, "Your dad has worked hard for this. He will not give up on the chance to collaborate with Jesselton
incorporated."
Jasper opined, "Nah. He's too preoccupied with Sophia's scandal. He doesn't have time for the Jesseltons." His voice grew
somber. "But i'm unsure if Justin will make a move."