Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper had been feeling mentally exhausted for three days since his fainting spell at the hospital.

During a regular corporate meeting, he even zoned out and started nodding off in front of everyone.

He turned down all evening business parties and social events, opting to return to Seaview Manor with Xavier.

Xavier's eyes were filled with concern as he trailed behind Jasper. "Mr. Beckett, you haven't been doing well lately. Would you like to go to the doctor's?"

"Which doctor?"

Jasper felt a heaviness in his body, a throbbing in his head, and a chill in the air that made him uncomfortable in a way he couldn't quite explain. "Dr. Lovelace is gone. Who else can solve my problems?"

Xavier, deeply worried, sighed like a father fretting over his son. "But if you keep ignoring this, what will you do if it gets worse? After today's meeting, the higher-ups were already whispering about you behind your back. If rumors start spreading...

Jasper replied, his breath labored as he clenched his teeth to suppress his discomfort. "No one knows my body better

his head, troubled. This version of Jasper was

on the couch, chatting happily and sipping tea, creating a calm,

home, Jasper," Justin greeted with a

Hi, Justin," Jasper replied, his face expressionless, his eyes showing a hint of

had endured countless injuries over the years, both major and minor. Yet, he had never seemed so defeated before. Justin frowned slightly. "Jasper, are you

answered immediately, "I'm

over carrying a tray of carefully arranged fruit. As she approached, her eyes met Jasper's. She smiled softly and tucked a few strands

had assumed their

Jasper, dense as he was, needed to be won