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.

feeling a lump forming in his throat. He tightly pursed his lips. Things had progressed to a point he

to

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

widened

still up and running. It's just five floors." Alyssa's nose started running.

it's unstoppable. Forget about the five-floor jump. Remember when you

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

be a monk when I'm gone? Jasper should be the one to do it. He might as well do it if

a long sigh, appreciating the tranquil atmosphere, and then

innocent expression, Lauren looked up, her heart weighed down

He was the devil incarnate. All the

Alyssa, he looked coldly at Jasper

a chance," Jasper

his fist at Jasper, connecting

"Jasper!"

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