Can’t Win Me Back

Though Amber tried to kick Axel out, he shamelessly stuck around. However, he merely observed her from a distance without disrupting her work.

He watched as she joined the cooks to prepare food. Despite her petite frame, she stirred the food in the industrial cooking pots with ease. She

harvested, washed, and cut the vegetables expertly, as if it were second nature.

With his arms folded across his chest, Axel becengrossed in her actions. Beads of sweat dotted her forehead, and a few strands of hair clung to

her cheek. Despite her disheveled appearance while working, he found her beauty captivating.

Every tthey crossed paths, she carried herself like a flawless masterpiece, catching the attention of the opposite sex. However, Axel found her

prettier in her current state—more vibrant and real.

As Amber's "friend", Axel was invited to lunch with the other kids when food was served. Amber stood in a line with two other teachers to serve food.

"Thank you, Ms. Altman!" The kids chirped with wide smiles. She warmly greeted them as she busied herself serving food.

midair as she looked up in surprise. Axel stood up straight, holding a tray. He looked

| have a huge appetite. More food for me,

her lower lip shyly, feeling helpless. Meanwhile, the two

after you're done with lunch.” Lowering her head, she whispered in a voice that was

him a generous portion as

that's a lot of food. Might takea while to finish. Let's see.” Leaning in with a twinkle in his eyes, he teased, "I don't always get to see you.

leave until I've

warning. Whenever her heart fluttered, she would instantly force

and not to fall deeper for him, knowing they had

worthy of him.

by various men. Her

esteem.

feelings for a worthless plaything that bore

naps in the afternoon. Meanwhile, Amber sat on a

with lukewarm water.

don't you use the washing machine? This must be tiring,"