Can’t Win Me Back

Landon raced to the hospital in his sports car, the engine's roar piercing through the air like lightning. He burst out of the vehicle and sprinted toward the VIP ward. Jasper, Alyssa, Jonah, and Julien waited outside. "How's Lauren?" Landon asked, breathless and sweaty.

"Grandpa Newton and Javier are with her inside," Alyssa replied, her joy tempered by worry. "But she still needs time to recover from her internal injuries. Her body is weak, and there's a risk of relapse.” Julien added, "She protected her head during the assault. However, her prolonged submersion led to a lung infection. She also had severe cerebral hypoxia, which caused her to be in a coma.”

Frowning, Julien continued, “Tomorrow, I'll conduct a detailed brain examination to assess any potential cranial nerve damage and plan her treatment accordingly.”

Jonah observed Julien's fatigued appearance, expressing his gratitude with a loving touch. "Thank you for your hard work these past few days.”

"It's nothing when I have you by my side."

then tugged at the corner of Jonah's suit and leaned so closely near the latter's ear that Jonah could feel the warmth of his

Julien’s touch ignited warmth within him, despite his apparent stoicism. Observing Jonah's reaction, Julien couldn't help but find his partner's modesty endearing. It was one

his lips dry with regret before

thinking. He said reassuringly, "You can go in to see Lauren after Grandpa and Dad come out.

the doctor?" Javier's urgent voice interrupted, bursting through the doors, his cheeks flushed

quickly. He rushed into the

and Alyssa followed closely behind. Landon's chest tightened. He was about

his palms on the door. His head hung low as his heart pounded. He dared not