Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 2315

Newton's eyes widened as he clenched his fists. "Alyssa… you—"

"I saw and heard everything that happened at the cemetery today."

Alyssa took a deep breath, her voice steady. "Grandpa Newton, was what Ms. Rollins said true? Did Justin really cause her daughter's death?"

Newton's pupils constricted. He closed his eyes, as if trying to avoid Alyssa's questions.

Alyssa's gaze sharpened. "Grandpa Newton, your reaction has already answered my question."

Newton remained silent.

"I know what's on your mind. Justin is Mr. Javier's eldest son, and he grew up right alongside you. Even though you might favor Jasper, you wouldn't want something from the past to tarnish Justin's reputation. After all, he was still a minor back then. No matter what he's done, as a Beckett, you'll do anything to protect him."

Alyssa's words hit the mark, each one piercing with precision. She continued, "But you also believe his actions were unforgivable. You've been angry but too afraid to expose him. Keeping this secret for so many years must have been agonizing.

"Yet, I know you still have a kind heart. You can't bear to hurt anyone. Otherwise, you wouldn't have braved the cold and snow to visit that woman's grave if you didn't care, even though you weren't feeling well."

Suddenly, it all clicked for Alyssa. No wonder Newton had always been so cautious around Justin. With such a terrible secret weighing on him, how could he not be tense and guarded?

Newton gritted his teeth, struggling for words.

Seeing his distress, Alyssa pressed on. "If you won't tell me the truth, the only option I have is to approach the victim's family for answers."

Newton's voice trembled with pain. "Alyssa…"

"Grandpa Newton, don't you realize what you've done? By covering for a criminal, you've become an accomplice!"

With tears in her eyes, Alyssa's voice flared with intensity. "If you won't stand up for that mother, then I will. I'll get justice for Mildred."

"No… No, you can't!" Newton struggled to sit up. "Alyssa, I'll do everything I can to make amends to Millie's family. But please, don't provoke Justin. I beg you, stay out of this!"

Alyssa had a feeling that there was more to the story. She pushed, "Why?"

Newton hesitated, his pale lips trembling as if he was about to reveal something, when suddenly, the door to his hospital room swung open. And in strode Jasper, his posture stiff, carrying an air of coldness with him.