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.

lips. Things had progressed to a point he never anticipated—someone from Alyssa's family was on his side and

went to Axel

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 well shave my head and

eyes widened

It's just five floors." Alyssa's nose started

set your mind to, it's unstoppable. Forget about the five-floor jump. Remember when

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

monk when I'm gone? Jasper should be the one to do it.

Landon arrived with a sense of urgency, he released a long sigh, appreciating the tranquil atmosphere, and then enveloped Lauren

up, her heart

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

Alyssa, he looked coldly at Jasper before

giving me a chance," Jasper said hoarsely.

he swung his fist at Jasper, connecting

"Jasper!"