Can’t Win Me Back

Amber returned to the laundry room after helping the teacher.

Upon her return, she was forced up against the wall by Axel, who pressed his body against her and stared into her eyes.

Her heart was beating uncontrollably. Drawn into his bright and sharp gaze, she found herself falling helplessly for him.

She longed for a ray of light to shine through the cracks and illuminate her dark life. His eyes turned out to be the source of light she had been

searching high and low for.

"Ms. Altman, did you leave something behind just now?" he teased her in a low chuckle that ended with a seductive lilt.

"What..." Her voice trailed off. She grabbed the edge of the wall firmly as her heart pounded like a drum.

Grinning, he casually brushed his nose tip against hers. The gentle and cheeky move resembled the touch of a lover. Suddenly, he rasped, "You left

my heart behind."

Amber, whose heart had been racing, broke into laughter. Axel raised a quizzical brow at her. "Tsk! What are you laughing at?"

haven't dated before, right? Not every girl

in front of him.

eyes deepened. He clicked his tongue

pickup line is a joke in itself.” She was halfway through teasing him when her eyes wavered

front

all color drained from her face. She had no idea when

out to snatch the locket from him, but he playfully raised his arms to keep it out

failed to reach it.

"Who's that pretty girl in

cheeks flushed before turning white again. This time, she jumped

if you want to make friends, Jameson Schmidt wouldn't

in a higher pitch from the

sister in the picture?" His expression soured. Then, he swung the locket and

I'll have to confiscate this

tears, she blurted

deep, emotional

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