Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2429

"Amber will be fine,' Jasper said confidently.

"Based on Justin's way of doing things, he won't harm her for now. She's still useful to him. He'll exploit her to control you and Alyssa, and to keep me from taking him down." Cripping Jasper's arm, Axel pleaded, 'Jasper, I have to save my wife... What should I do?"

His eyes were red, brimming with unshed tears.

Steadying his breath, Jasper replied, "Even if it comes to killing Justin, it shouldn't be your hands that get dirty. I'll do it."

"Are you kidding me? If we're taking that bastard down, we do it together!" Axel's expression was fierce and unyielding. "We went through the same military academy. We have to fight side by side!"

"Justin is my older brother. It's my family's matter to handle. And don't think I'm doing this for your sake-I have my own reasons."

After a moment of silence, Jasper's voice softened. "I came to see you today for another reason. When you get home, don't blame Lyse. She's been torturing herself with guilt these past few days. She loves Amber deeply."

me? That's Lyse we're talking about-my sister. I love her with my life. Why

Axel's throat as he recalled Alyssa's sobs. Forcing back his tears, he added, And why are you only focused on me? What happens to Lyse if you get your hands dirty? I'm not allowed to take Justin's life, but neither are

side-eye. "What does that have to

seriously asking that? Lyse still loves you, even now. Whether you lose your mind, become paralyzed, or-God forbid-impotent, you

shadowed with restraint. He tumed to

Amber was trapped in a recurring nightmare, a suffocating loop of darkness, malice, and hopelessness. Over and

at The Millenium, naked and covered in bruises. The

through her tears, looking

remained obscured, hazy and

it?" Axel's voice was cold, emotionless. "Do

just to

Amber wept silently.

regretted it. She regretted choosing Jameson. If she could go back, she'd rather freeze to death on the streets than accept his

she's not dead, is she?"