Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jonah's pupils contracted sharply. His eyes rimmed with red from anguish.

He had thought that those painful memories had gradually been buried with his self-restraint and the passage of time. Even after

he officially got together with Julien, he hadn't touched any of the items he had treasured about that person.

But when Alyssa angrily accused him and demanded that he burn the photo to show loyalty to Julien, his heart was wracked with

pain, as if she were asking him to burn his own body.

Alyssa stared at Jonah with frustration. His sorrowful and pained expression said it all. He couldn't bear to do it. He still had

lingering affection for his ex.

Even though that person had been dead for many years, he still held a significant place in Jonah's heart. It was profound enough to

stir Jonah, who was typically calm and composed.

"Lyse... | haven't touched these things since Julien and | got together. I've let go of him. | really have."

Jonah's eyes were bloodshot. He was almost pleading as he said, "Please, don't makedo this. He was my savior..."

"But you love him. The so-called savior is just an excuse for you to keep him in your heart."

because

when he

over our

for the person being treated as a substitute.

photo, yet you're in so much pain. But Jonah, have you ever considered how

you were still in pain over your

replace someone who's been gone for so many years. How can he, such a

endure such

her words was like a dagger, piercing Jonah's

do it." Jonah lowered his eyelids and looked deeply at the man in the photo. "I'll burn it,

Alyssa sighed.

was better that

Jonah had collected about that person besides this photo. Since she could find it,

by Jonah's side, would sooner or

beca serious matter. She couldn't even begin to imagine the turmoil

Julien's lazy voice cfrom outside,

Alyssa urged in a low voice. She then rushed to

She smiled sweetly while standing in the doorway to block

"Oh... Lyse, it's you."

rubbing his sleepy eyes. His open collar

traces of hickeys. "I thought

averted her gaze from his neck, but her cheeks were already burning. "Uh... Jonah