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.

was deeply moved, feeling a lump forming in his throat. He tightly pursed his lips. Things had progressed to a point

to Axel and

returned 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

You." Jasper's eyes widened

up and running. It's just five floors." Alyssa's nose started running. Deliberately, she wiped the clear snot on Axel's

Forget about the five-floor jump. Remember when you

almost as if he were comforting a child. Alyssa was the only woman Axel was willing to

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

a long sigh, appreciating the tranquil atmosphere, and then enveloped Lauren in a

an innocent expression, Lauren looked up, her heart weighed down by

This man is not a bad person." He was the devil

Axel had comforted Alyssa, he looked coldly at Jasper before

thank you for giving me a chance," Jasper said

swung his fist at Jasper, connecting squarely with his

"Jasper!"