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."

He would have been just as nervous in

so that I couldn't refuse. It even felt strange to me." Jonah looked into Jasper's dark eyes with a conflicted expression. "It was

Jasper frowned. Cóntent

gave me this." Jonah retrieved a quaint-looking emerald ornament from his breast pocket. Its intrinsic carving was of a noble and mysterious-looking dragon. One glance was enough to tell

belonging

Jasper had a keen eye for antiques and emerald items. He carefully took the ornament from Jonah's

antique, a personal artifact

down to the heirs to the throne. In other words, it's meant for

such a significant item to his only son.

just felt a strong connection with you. Who can understand

Miley later and have her return it to Yuliana so she can bring

looked down at the cold emerald omament in his palm, pondering Jonah's

Alyssa had mentioned. He also recalled the royal family's

heart race, his breath catching in his throat. He