Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa exclaimed, “He even went through a critical stage. How could | not panic?”

Alyssa broke out in a cold sweat that made her back damp. She felt numb. “Why didn’t you call me at that time? Dad went through something like that… I’m his daughter. How could I not be by his side?”

Jasper saw that her eyes had filled with tears. He felt as if his heart was being crushed. Immediately, he took her shaking hand and gave it a tight squeeze.

Under usual circumstances, she would playfully tease Winston, occasionally displaying indifference towards him. But in times like these, her genuine anxiety for her father was clear. Jasper fully understood where she was coming from.

Jonah looked into Alyssa’s eyes. He sighed helplessly. “It was Dad who made us keep it from you.” Alyssa felt a sharp pain in her heart. “Dad.” “When Dad was having the stroke, he instructed Mr. Benton not to inform us, especially you.”

Jonah tried his best to speak in a neutral tone. “Dad knows that you’ve been busy and tired. He didn’t want you to go through trouble after trouble. It would only make you feel disconcerted.”

A father’s love was as steadfast as a mountain—solitary, formidable, and covert.

He didn’t want his children to worry for him. So, it didn’t matter if the suffering was too much. He was determined to grit his teeth and endure the pain.

hoarse. “Mrs. Rosie, please pack

madam,” Rosie

“Mrs. Rosie, pack some of my clothes too.

in her eyes, she said, “I’m sorry. I’m afraid we won’t be able to go to Swizo

another time.” Jasper cupped her face. “Also.” Jonah paused. His eyes turned

sound of his name was

International Airport this afternoon.” The look

rubbed her chin

go to Mosgravia for? Is that country a suitable place for his mother

of recuperation.

feeling of doubt started to grow within him. He kept getting the nagging feeling

medical facilities that are more advanced. Moreover, | heard that there is a medical center that has been set up specially for Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s. I’m guessing that Jameson went over there because of his

All’s good as long as he’s not hatching another evil plan.” They headed toward Belbanks with Sean behind

be able to regain his health.” Jasper caressed her back gently. His heart ached