Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2316

"Grandpa." Jasper's breaths were heavy, and his eyes were dark as the night, concealing deep concern within. Unfortunately, his amygdala had been damaged by drugs, sealing off his intense emotions. Despite the turmoil within, there was no way for those feelings to escape. As a result, Jasper appeared completely cold and heartless.

Newton and Alyssa exchanged knowing glances, seemingly able to read each other's minds. Newton quickly wiped his tears and forced a kind smile. "Hey, Jasper... Thankfully, Alyssa was here to look after me, so I'm fine now. Don't worry."

Alyssa's thoughts were still fixed on Newton's earlier advice. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly as she spaced out. It wasn't until she sensed a cold, masculine presence beside her that she lifted her head, only to find Jasper's intense gaze locked on hers. He pursed his lips slightly, lowering his eyes.

In that instant, it was as if someone had pressed the pause button on her heart. Her cheeks flushed pink as she panicked and quickly looked away.

She felt utterly useless. Deep down, she was still deeply in love with him. Whether his beautiful eyes sparkled like stars or were as dark as night, she would always lose herself in them again and again...

"You brat, why are you just standing there? You should be thanking Alyssa." Newton grunted angrily, "If it hadn't been for her, you would've lost me!"

Jasper was about to speak when Alyssa shot to her feet. She didn't look at Jasper at all. Instead, she smiled meekly at Newton. "Grandpa Newton, I'm glad you're fine now. I still have work to do, so I'll be heading back. I'll visit you another day."

"Alyssa, wait!" Newton called out, wanting to stop her, but she had already left the hospital room, almost as if fleeing.

Jasper gazed at the empty doorway, a deep look in his eyes.

"You jerk, why are you spacing out? Go after her, quick!" Newton gathered all his strength and shakily lifted his leg to kick Jasper.

...

hands to her reddened cheeks as she

"Oof!"

her thoughts, she hadn't noticed Jasper standing just a few feet away. When she bumped into

slightly, and he narrowed his eyes, gazing down at her head. In a deep voice, he asked, "Ms. Alyssa, why are you so careless? Didn't you look where you were going?" Alyssa had teared up from the pain.

stepped to her left to storm

his eyes, Jasper

only to find him mirroring her actions once again as if

lip and turned to leave. Suddenly, Jasper grabbed her arm. With a gentle tug, he pulled her

shrieked, a mix of embarrassment and frustration

Jasper answered in an emotionless voice, "Yes, we have. I was the

against him. "What the hell are you trying to do

you for saving

Newton who told you to say that, wasn't it?" Alyssa scoffed, her eyes reddening. "I don't care about getting forced expressions of gratitude." Agitated, Jasper furrowed his brow. "What do

gaze met Jasper's vacant eyes, her heart heavy with sorrow. Once, those eyes had held

the

smiles and comforting words. He'd always indulged in her, never

but to face the painful truth now-she was no longer important

everything, she found herself saying, "I want you to promise me

to

at her intently, Jasper urged,

let you know once I do." She lifted her chin slightly. "But you must agree to it when I make my request. Only then can that be counted as