Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 2178

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.

"No! Jimmy is a good son and a kind man. He's not like you say… He's not!" Lily screamed, her wail piercing the air as she glared through bloodshot eyes.

Lily crumbled. Despair, fury, and sorrow twisted her face. Even Alyssa, who had witnessed all sorts of difficult times, felt a chill in her heart.

Suddenly, Lily, still in her wheelchair, seemed to convulse like she had an electric shock. Gasping for air, she opened her mouth wide.

"Mrs. Schmidt!" Alyssa turned pale with fright, rushing to hold down Lily's convulsing body. "Mrs. Schmidt… What's happening to you? Where does it hurt?"