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 to a point he never anticipated—someone from Alyssa's family was on his side

Alyssa went to Axel and

the hug and stroked her hair. "Silly girl. You are such a silly girl. You jumped from the fifth floor to escape.

eyes widened as

started running. Deliberately, she wiped the clear snot

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

were comforting a child. Alyssa was the only woman

your nonsense!" 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

of urgency, he released a long sigh, appreciating the tranquil atmosphere, and then enveloped Lauren in a

looked up, her heart weighed down by guilt. "I thought

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

comforted Alyssa, he looked coldly at Jasper

for giving me a chance," Jasper said

swung his fist

"Jasper!"