Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 289

Chapter 289

“Ah, my chronic illness has flared upagain. It’s not a big deal.”Newton comforted Alyss a by caressing her head. His face was a shade of sickly grey.

Her chest tightened at the sight. She held his right hand and checked his pulse. A mo ment later, she addressed him sternly, “Grandpa,I will visit you weekly toperform acupuncture. I’ll give you a new prescription. You shouldn’t slack on taking your meds. I’ll get Mr. Gorham to keep a tab on you.”

“Alice, things are different now. You’reWinston’s beloved daughter. How could I trouble you?

“I heard from Jasper that you are runningthe Taylor Group’s hotel business as well. That must be very stressful for you. You don’t have to travel back and forth. Mr. Gorham will take care of me.”Newton

longed to see Alyss a but worried that the traveling might tire her.

She was surprised that Jasper would discuss her with Newton. Jasper had been neglectful and dismissive in the past, but he started thinking about her after the divorce. How ridiculous!

“I’m Winston’s daughter, but I’m yourgranddaughter too!” Lifting a brow, Alyss a slapped her thigh. “I am free to go anywhere and do anything I want. Winston doesn’t have a say in that! Hmph! 11

Newton and Lauren laughed at her adorable antics.

Alyssa’s phone was buzzing. She checked her screen and saw a text from Sean. He wrote, “Everything’s in order. Waiting for your approval.”

The luxurious stage in the ballroom was decorated with fresh flowers. The lights

beyond the stage dimmed as the stage basked in a brilliant spotlight.

Jasper and Landon arrived late at the ballroom. Despite their low-profile entrance, they immediately became the center of attraction.

All eyes were on the two men as the guests gossiped.

“I’m surprised that the haughty and self-important Mr. Beckett showed up at Ms. Gardner’s birthday party. She must have some solid connections.”

“You are na ive to believe that this is just abirthday party. Did you notice that her parents and Jasper Beckett’s parents are here? They’re using the birthday party as a platform for an important announcement.”

“Oh, is that so? I guess I made the rightdecision to attend. Will there be drama later?”

“Tsk tsk. Didn’t they say that comparison