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.

punched the man’s birthday and his own,

framed photos, a sealed envelope, and a black velvet

In it was a pair of

up one of the rings and wore it on his left ring finger. Then,

from behind. Anyone could tell who they were

and sweet

They were lovers.

pair of eyes that looked

of eyes for the first time last night, he couldn’t help but be captivated by them. The bittersweet memories he attempted to bury deep within his heart resurfaced with vivid clarity, as though the events had

words adorned the back. It read, “Jonah, I hope the world will accept

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

wasn’t as frightening as one might imagine. Yet, the aftermath brought forth an unbearable ache, with every moment becoming a poignant testament to the absence of someone dearly departed.

a scrumptious meal for Julien. She hadn’t cooked for a long time. Yet, she still

Even the cook wanted to learn a

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

mind how simple the meal is, Dr. Lovelace. Alyssa rested her chin on her hand as smiled at him. His eyes were

had his ego. He wouldn’t

I know my aunt adores you.