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 shoes. "Isn't that

me." Jonah looked into Jasper's dark eyes with a conflicted expression. "It was my first

Jasper frowned. Cóntent belongs

intrinsic carving was of a noble and

antique belonging to the Kontinian royal

his upbringing under Javier and Newton, Jasper had a keen eye for antiques and emerald items. He carefully took the ornament from Jonah's hands and examined it

a personal artifact of the

that it's only passed down to the heirs

wide-eyed. "He should have given such a

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

it to Miley later and have her return

looked down at the cold emerald omament

the missing special agent, Felicity Whitaker, whom Alyssa had mentioned. He also recalled the royal family's secret about the king's lover that

catching in his throat.