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...

labored as he clenched his teeth to suppress his discomfort. "No

of Jasper was more stubborn than ever, refusing to listen to

living room, Justin and Javier were sitting on the couch,

Justin greeted with a smile and a

Hi, Justin," Jasper replied, his face expressionless, his eyes

Yet, he had never seemed so defeated before. Justin

immediately,

fruit. As she approached, her eyes met Jasper's. She smiled softly and tucked a few

felt a surge of irritation inwardly. She had assumed their relationship would have grown closer after she had saved him, but

had advised her to be patient. Jasper, dense as he was,