Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

However, no matter how hard Lauren tried, Axel was faster than her. Axel stopped the door.

Lauren had exerted all her strength but still failed to close the gap.

Axel used to be close with Alyssa, but now it seemed as if she regarded him as a monster. He observed her fear and guarded demeanor. He sighed deeply, furrowed his brow, and let out a wry laugh.

"Don't hide from me, Lyse. I'm not here to take you back."

Jasper's gaze wavered. Alyssa was equally shocked. "Huh? Axel, what are you..."

"I've never wanted to separate both of you."

Axel had observed the struggles of this couple trying to stay together despite facing numerous hardships. He had always felt uneasy.

"I sought you out to ensure your safety, to see that you're healthy and unharmed. Don't be afraid."

Axel's assurance hit Alyssa's heart.

He tightly pursed his lips. Things had progressed

Alyssa went to Axel and hugged

the hug and stroked her hair. "Silly girl. You are such a silly girl. You jumped from the fifth floor to escape. How would we continue to live on if something happened to you? I

widened as his

nose started running. Deliberately, she wiped the clear

you too well! Whatever you set your mind to, it's unstoppable. Forget about the five-floor jump. Remember when you wanted to jump

filled with resentment. He used his tie to wipe her snot, almost as if he were comforting

red. "Why would you want to be a monk when I'm gone? Jasper should be the one to do

with a sense of urgency, he released a long sigh, appreciating

With an innocent expression, Lauren looked up, her heart weighed down by guilt. "I thought he was a bad

the devil incarnate. All the malevolent souls seemed to pave

looked coldly at Jasper before walking to

a chance," Jasper said hoarsely.

fist at Jasper, connecting squarely with his

"Jasper!"