The swans extended their wings, abruptly sending ripples across the lake's surface.
Lily's gaunt face tightened. Her reddened eyes widened as she stared at Alyssa's unwavering expression. "You're already married? You have a husband? When was this? How could this be?"
"There's no need for me to lie to you, Mrs. Schmidt. It's true," Alyssa replied, trying to maintain a warm tone without faltering. "My husband and I have known each other for over ten years. I've loved him since I was young. I was simply waiting for the day I could become his wife.
"We've faced countless challenges together. My dream has finally come true—we're finally together. I'll never love another man. I'm sorry to disappoint you."
"That's impossible… It's impossible!" Lily's emotions surged. Her grip on Alyssa's hand tightened until it turned red. "You grew up with my Jimmy. You're so kind to him, and he loves you. He only wants to marry you.
"Jimmy has told me about you both but never mentioned you were married!"
Alyssa's heart pounded with a chilling realization. Jameson had been weaving a fantasy for Lily. A casual mention might have sufficed to comfort her, especially considering her Alzheimer's and fluctuating mental state. Often, she didn't even recognize Jameson—her own son. Yet, he'd constructed a colossal lie.
Jameson was cunning and manipulative. Everything he did served a purpose. What was his intention to weave such a lie?
"Lyse, you're the only one my son loves and cares for. He treats you so well. How could you do this to him?" Lily's eyes were bloodshot, her body trembling. "What does Jimmy mean to you? No, you cannot be with someone else! You are my daughter-in-law. You are Jimmy's. You cannot be together with another man!"
Critically ill, Lily was stubborn, unreasonable, and emotionally volatile. She could lose control at any moment.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper)
I am trying to figure out why an author writes one page and it is suppose to be a chapter and then the author gets the audience hooked on the story and just drags it on. Follow the rules please, and at least give the 7 chapters daily. Two chapters every other day is a waste of time. Or just release the book and give us the option to buy it....
Ughhh…can we get more pleeeease! I’m so into this book and literally check daily for updates but it’s only two pages at most. Can you at least do 4 pages a night 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽...
More chapters please the 7 chapters/day would be nice, TY...
Where can i download the remaining chapters?...
Why are we literally only getting one chapter a day?!? I mean can we at least get 4 or something? Irritating🙄...
Hello, more chapters please. It has been over 1 week since we have received 7 chapters. Thank you...
Just wonder what happened to publish 7 chap/day...
You upload shows 5/21/24 01:20, but I read these chapters 5/20/24 9:26. you can't go back with time only forward...
Come on more chapters or give me information to purchase the book. Last read these chapters yester 5/16 at 21.35. What the hell don't have to spoon feed us....
Time for this story to end it's getting boring and it's too long...