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.

throat. He tightly pursed his lips. Things had progressed to a point he never anticipated—someone

Alyssa went to Axel and hugged

her hair. "Silly girl. You are such a silly girl. You jumped from the fifth floor to escape. How would we

eyes widened as

It's just five floors." Alyssa's nose started running. Deliberately,

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

filled with resentment. He used his tie to wipe her snot, almost as if he were comforting a child. Alyssa was the only woman Axel was willing

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

long sigh, appreciating the tranquil atmosphere, and then enveloped

this person?" With an innocent expression, Lauren looked up, her heart weighed down

person." He was the devil incarnate. All the malevolent souls seemed to

had comforted Alyssa, he looked coldly at

thank you for giving me a chance," Jasper said hoarsely. Suddenly, everything

swung his fist at Jasper, connecting squarely with his

"Jasper!"