Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2418

Jasper lay restrained on the bed, his body writhing violently as waves of agony crashed over him. A towel clenched between his teeth muffled his cries, though it could not silence the torment. Every inch of his skin felt as if it were being devoured by thousands of invisible ants-a relentless, gnawing pain brought on by withdrawal.

He knew he could no longer rely on the medication.

Time and again, the temptation clawed at him, urging him to surrender and take the easy way out. Relief was just a pill away. But Jasper's willpower, though battered, refused to shatter.

Anne's words echoed in his mind, a guiding light in the darkness. She had always taught him to be a righteous - one man with a clear conscience.

Curling into himself, Jasper shut his bloodshot eyes. He couldn't disappoint Anne. He couldn't let down those who believed in him. He had to resist the dark side.

Outside the room, Xavier glanced at his wristwatch. Judging the timing to be right, he pushed the door open and locked it behind him.

When he turned around, he was shocked to see Jasper standing in the living area, pale and trembling. His damp fringe clung to his forehead.

frailty was undeniable, yet his appearance had an unearthly beauty-a fallen angel, battered but

didn't tie me down securely

couch, his body sagging as if every ounce of strength had been drained from him. He leaned his head back, his Adam's apple

of withdrawal, but the torment

Suddenly, his phone rang.

could it be

reached for the phone on the table. His heart skipped a beat

the matter?" he

Alyssa started with an

pursed his lips. "No worries. Is something

might be in danger. My brothers are either unreachable or overseas at the moment... I

you?

already on his feet. His legs buckled, and