Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

The next day, Julien arrived alone at Alyssa and Jasper's villa.

"Jul, where's Jonah?" Alyssa and Julien sat in the living room while Jasper, ever the considerate host, brought out a platter of cut fruits for their guest. "Jonah is at htaking care of Dad and managing shousehold errands. We're leaving for Mosgravia in two days." A sweet sentiment welled up in Julien's eyes as he addressed Winston as "Dad" so naturally.

Alyssa looked at him, feeling uneasy. She wondered if Jonah had destroyed the photos of his ex.

"Lyse, I'm here because the medication test results are out," Julien announced, his voice firm as he handed them the document. Alyssa tore open the brown envelope while Jasper quickly sat beside her.

was a surgeon,

this considered medication, not a drug?" "It is a type of medication. I've checked the contents. It's basically an antidepressant

could use it as an excuse, even if we catch him. Selling medication is a far cry from illegal drugs." Alyssa, outraged, clenched her fists until her knuckles cracked. "How vicious of him to conduct lab tests on humans!" "There's an unexpected twist, though," Julien interrupted, taking the report back and scrutinizing it further. His brow furrowed.

this purpose. They poured all their resources into it. "I hear there have been recent developments, but I suspect it's not that simple.

area of expertise. Jasper held Alyssa's waist and gently caressed it. "Lyse, do you think someone is manipulating him? Maybe