Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 462

Chapter 462 

Crater Mountain was where Alyssa had first met Jasper 13 years ago. It was where Jasper had saved her 

life. 

“Elijah, you say?” Alyssa asked excitedly upon hearing her friend’s name. 

“Yes, Mr. Elijah is retiring next month, so this month is his last. He’ll be going home to his hometown after 

I take over.” Elias sighed. 

He continued, “I saw your name in Mr. Elijah’s books. You must be really important to him. I hope you can 

visit him sometime this month before he leaves. He has pancreatic cancer, and we don’t know how long 

he has left…” 

“What?” Alyssa cried, sitting up straight. 

“He was already in the third stage when they found it. You know how cancer can be. It’s nearly 

unstoppable if untreated…” 

“I understand,” Alyssa said solemnly. “I’ll visit him soon.” 

“Please don’t tell him I told you this, Ms. White. He’s always been adamant about having a strong, 

independent image. He doesn’t want others to see him weak or pity him, so …” 

“I’ve known him for 13 years. Don’t you worry.” 

After ending the call, Alyssa sat back in the swing, dazed. She was on the verge of crying. 

“Ms. Alyssa? Who is Elijah Forrest? Are-Are you okay?” Xavier crouched before her, handing her a 

handkerchief to wipe her tears away. 2 

“An old friend.” 

Alyssa’s heart was hurting terribly. “Help me find any local skilled gastroenterologists, Sean. I need to help. 

my friend with all my might.” 

“On it, miss.” Xavier nodded. He always respected her privacy, never probing if she wasn’t ready to reveal 

to him. 

Another phone call soon came. It was Alyssa’s fashion mentee, Rose Emerson. 

“Rose.” 

“You’re a horrible woman, ma’am! How could you? How could you do this to me? You’re Alexa, the jewelry designer Alexa! And you never told me a single thing about that? How could you lie to me? I should call 

“Did you just find out? What kind of internet are you using? 2G?” Alyssa snorted, then used the 

handkerchief Sean gave her to wipe her tears away. 

She continued, “Why don’t I get a perm or something? That way, I can hide from the police with my new