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."

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

though he maintained a composed demeanor. 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 of the many qualities

Landon's voice faltered, his lips dry with regret

what he was thinking. He said reassuringly, "You can go in to see Lauren after Grandpa and Dad come out. I believe you're the one she most longs to

clenched with pain, his breaths coming heavier. "Doctor! Where's the doctor?" Javier's urgent voice interrupted, bursting through the doors, his

doctor, Julien reacted quickly.

chest tightened. He was

in his eye. He pressed his palms on the door. His head hung low as his heart pounded.