Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1656

Jonah tentatively asked, "Lyse, would you harbor resentment toward me if I ever lied to you?"

Alyssa's eyes widened in astonishment. "Resentment" was a weighty term to introduce into their conversation. She hadn't anticipated such a question from Jonah.

"Jonah, did something happen? Why that sudden question?" She grabbed his muscular arm and swung it gently. "Just tell me what's on your mind. Don't give me a scare, okay?"

Jonah stared at the ground with a dispirited look on his face.

"Jonah, no matter what you did, I'll always see you as my brother. I won't hate you." Alyssa choked up with emotions, perhaps from the compounding stress of Winston's situation and Jonah's moody remark. "Whatever happens, just know that you're the best. You're irreplaceable!"

"You silly goose." Smiling wryly, he stroked her head softly as Jasper watched on.

In the past, Jasper would have turned green in envy at the sight. However, he was solely concerned about Jonah at that moment. For some reason, he felt that Jonah was hesitant and troubled.

Jonah had always been enigmatic to Jasper. Their shared experience at Shelland Island only confirmed Jasper's guess about Jonah's well-hidden and shocking past.

Suddenly, they heard frenzied footsteps closing in.

"Lyse! Jonah!"

They looked in the direction of the sounds and appeared surprised. "Mandy? W-Why is everyone here?"

Alyssa was stumped. "What? The internet?"

"Jonah, I know you refuse to worry us, but you should have known better." Silas, doting on Alyssa too much to lash out at her, treated Jonah as his punching bag instead. It's unfair to keep Dad's health updates from the family. Do you not want us to worry, or do you have doubts about our ability to help?"

Jonah furrowed his brows, bitterness creeping in.

"Silas, you shouldn't say that to Jonah. That's uncalled for!" Liam, knowing that Silas was hot-tempered, hurriedly pulled the latter away.

"Right, Silas. How could you question Jonah?"