Can’t Win Me Back

"Why are you seeing a men's health specialist? Something wrong down there?" Axel walked up to Jasper, a playful gaze traveling from Jasper's eyes to his crotch. "I've seen that thing of yours. You had an erection even when you were unconscious. It certainly doesn't seem useless." Jasper's expression froze in awkwardness. Was he supposed to thank Axel for that remark?

Right then, a nurse approached Jasper and handed him a form. "Mr. Beckett, please keep this form safe. Do come to the hospital at 9:00 am tomorrow for the surgery.”

Jasper accepted the form with a nod. After the nurse left, Axel grabbed the form from Jasper. Upon taking a better look, he screamed, “Are you getting a vasectomy?"

Jasper felt flustered at Axel's loud disclosure of his medical information in public. Axel, realizing he had been too loud, stopped himself and dragged Jasper to a quiet corner for a talk. He questioned, "Dude, what's going on?"

“You're aware of Lyse's condition. If I get a vasectomy, she won't feel as guilty about her inability to conceive. Plus, it'll serve as a personal reminder to respect her boundaries," Jasper stated flatly, trying to sound nonchalant about it.

firmly, he almost dug his fingers in. "Jasper, seriously? You're not that petty, are you? I was a bit harsh to you before this because I was worried for Lyse. Considering what you did to her, can't I express my concerns as her brother? But you

overboard last night. That's why I felt the need to take proactive steps for Lyse's sake." Axel finally dropped his

drop the topic.” Jasper avoided the topic that remained

but I haven't given up,” Axel lamented. "How can you see

to their child. But his past mistakes, grave and inhumane, had

not alone in doing this. I've heard that Jonah and Julien are exploring treatment options

Jasper's shoulder, Axel fixed a burning gaze on the latter. "Even if you can't figure out something at the moment, you should never give up. A miracle is another