Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1406

"I was aware. I knew it from the beginning. But what choice did I have?" Gina trembled violently as she grew hysterical. "I'd rather sweep everything under the rug than open up my daughter's wound and put her in harm's way.

"She's just managed to get a footing, and things were looking up, but you came along and messed it all up! She nearly lost her life because of you—you arrogant, wealthy pricks who judge us from the comforts of life. What gives you the right?"

Alyssa felt a stinging pain in her chest. With her usual sharp wit, she could have retorted. However, the weight of guilt left her speechless.

"You're being naïve." Jasper, keeping his composure, placed his hand on Alyssa's waist. He appeared as omniscient as divinity. "You're currently enjoying a short-lived peace because the Schmidt Group is in hot water. The Schmidts are too preoccupied to pay attention to you, especially with David Schmidt still in detention."

Gina's expression froze. Her bloodshot eyes looked vacant.

"Once they resolve David's legal issues and release him, they'll go back to wreaking havoc. Do you think David, that petty bastard, would go easy on Maggie? We need to get rid of him once and for all, or Maggie will be in endless trouble."

"Mr. Beckett, everything you said is right. Gina, it's time to wake up!" Colton carried himself with determination even though he was choking on tears. He cast a helpless look at Alyssa and Jasper.

"We didn't mean to reject your help. The Schmidts cornered us, threatening us to keep quiet or they'd make us vanish from Solana City. We couldn't go against them."

Lorna chimed in, "Before we could determine if you were helpful, we chose to lay low and avoid contact with you. But lately, my daughter's been having mental breakdowns. Two days ago, she locked herself in her room and attempted to cut her wrist."

The revelation made Alyssa's blood boil. A fresh swell of rage rose in her.

"What?" Gina was stunned.