Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 833

Jonah entered his study and sat at his desk. The smile that hung on his face remained.

He stretched his neck slightly backward and tugged on his tie. He undid the buttons around his collar.

Finally, he could breathe.

A silver cross fell from the opening on his shirt. It glistened faintly under the light.

Jonah closed his eyes slowly. He took a deep breath to calm his restless heart down.

At this moment, Julien’s beautiful androgynous features weren’t the ones occupying his mind. It was

another man-a man he thought he had forgotten yet still longed for-his old flame.

Jonah turned toward the bookshelf wall and picked two books.

The bookshelf made a “click” sound, and a secret compartment appeared to reveal an exquisite safe.

man’s birthday and his own, and the

a few framed photos, a sealed envelope, and a black velvet jewelry box in the safe.

was a pair of diamond

up one of the rings and wore it on his left ring

him from behind. Anyone could tell who they were to each other

and sweet

They were lovers.

eyes that looked

bittersweet memories he attempted to bury deep within his heart resurfaced with vivid clarity, as though the events had unfolded

the photo over. A neat row of words adorned the back. It read, “Jonah, I hope the world will accept us one day.”

left me before the day ever came.” He closed his eyes and kissed the

as frightening as one might imagine. Yet, the aftermath brought forth an unbearable ache, with every moment

cooked a scrumptious meal for Julien. She hadn’t cooked

the cook wanted to learn a few

an appetite as he looked at the array of delicious food before him. He couldn’t help

don’t mind how simple the meal is, Dr. Lovelace. Alyssa rested her chin on her hand as smiled at him. His

Julien had his ego. He wouldn’t

and looked at Alyssa coldly. “Ms. Taylor, I know my aunt adores you. However, what you’re doing now