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.

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

to Axel

immediately 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 live on if something happened to you? I might as

widened as his body

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

the

he were comforting a child. Alyssa was the only woman Axel was

Alyssa sniffled, her nose red. "Why would you want to be a monk when I'm gone? Jasper should be the one to do it. He might as well do

a sense of urgency, he released a long sigh, appreciating the tranquil atmosphere, and

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

not a bad person." He was the devil incarnate. All the malevolent souls seemed to pave

comforted Alyssa, he looked coldly

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

twitched, and he swung his fist at

"Jasper!"