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.

battered but unyielding. "Mr. Beckett,

me down securely enough. Do

every ounce of strength had been drained from him. He

survived this round of withdrawal, but the

Suddenly, his phone rang.

be at this

on the table. His heart skipped a beat

answered. "Ms. Alyssa, what's the matter?" he asked, his voice

sorry to bother you," Alyssa started with an apology in an

pursed his lips. "No

are either unreachable

are you? I'll meet

could finish, Jasper was already on his feet. His legs buckled, and he staggered, but Xavier was