Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2208

"What's wrong, Jonah? Is something on your mind?" Seeing that they were alone, Jasper seized the chance to approach Jonah. His gaze was firm as he pressed on, "Did something happen when you were in the palace?

"Everyone's overwhelmed by Lyse's situation. The psychological pressure on you must be just as intense, maybe even more than the rest of us."

Jonah met Jasper's concerned gaze, feeling moved. "Jasper, I really appreciate you noticing how I'm feeling, even at a time like this.

"Don't say that, Jonah. We're family. To me, you and Lyse are equally important."

Since losing contact with Alyssa, Jasper had been restless, plagued by sleepless nights and a constant state of anxiety. Every shift in the moods of those around him only magnified his own stress, making him hypersensitive and on edge. "What really happened?"

"To be honest, not much." Jonah pursed his lips. "After entering the palace, I met the king. He was kind and friendly, giving me a personal tour. We even dined together and talked about my health and work.

"He felt like a warm-hearted elder, not a king. Even though I'm not from Kontinia, it made me feel unworthy of all that attention."

been just as nervous in Jonah's

couldn't refuse. It even felt strange to me." Jonah looked into Jasper's dark eyes with a

Jasper frowned. Cóntent belongs to NovélDráma.

a quaint-looking emerald ornament from his breast pocket. Its intrinsic carving was of a noble and mysterious-looking dragon. One

belonging to the Kontinian royal

flashed in Jasper's eyes. Thanks to his upbringing under Javier and Newton, Jasper had a keen eye for antiques and emerald items. He carefully

This emerald ornament is an antique, a personal artifact of the Kontinian kings. It's been

I remember that it's only passed down to the heirs to the throne. In other words,

ornament, wide-eyed. "He should have given such a significant item to his only son. Why did he give it

pressed his lips together. 'Maybe he just felt a strong connection with you.

have her return it to Yuliana so she can bring it back to

emerald omament in

tightened. Suddenly, he remembered the missing special agent, Felicity Whitaker, whom Alyssa had mentioned. He also recalled the royal

catching in his throat. He