Can’t Win Me Back

Those who didn't know Jameson well would never associate him with villainous words like "viper", "monster", or "devil".

Step by step, Alyssa walked to the side of his bed.

Her gaze was calm as she examined him.

"I'm not feeling well, Lyse..." Jameson's eyes turned red from holding himself back.

Finally, he couldn't help himself.

He gulped and reached for her hand.

But she offered him no opportunity.

A frown creased her face as she stepped back to avoid him.

"It's such a shame," she smirked mockingly, "that you're merely ill.

Not dead." The air in the room grew thick with tension.

After a moment, Jameson leaned back against the headboard, his eyes still filled with tender affection.

"T won't kick the bucket so easily, Lyse.

I wouldn't be able to see you again if I died." Alyssa scoffed, clenching her fists.

"I've toiled through so much to come back from Kontina to see you.

All these years, you've been the reason I persevered.

So, for your sake, I have to live a long life." Alyssa continued to stare at him coldly, like a judge sentencing a criminal.

"If you truly care for me, you'll listen.

Jameson's

the very beginning, you weren't living

all for

where you are now, fueled by your ever-growing and insatiable greed." Alyssa's words were as sharp as a blade,

Jameson cocked his head.

looked at her,

in his eyes mirrored how one might admire a beautiful flower

I

wouldn't be able to have you

you've so mercilessly taken!"

her with

struggled against him, but the so-called

go!" During the struggle, Jameson's sleeve pulled back, revealing rows of tiny, bruised

Alyssa's eyes widened.

distracted, Jameson retrieved a fruit knife from beside his bed and pressed

can

Not even the law.

the only one who can." Jameson smiled, his eyes fixed on her with a

trembled slightly as he continued, "I know it's your dream

you the opportunity

as long

a madman!" Alyssa felt suffocated

his hand away ruthlessly and hurled the knife far

a backward glance,

Jameson's eyes darkened.

on his face revealed a hint

"Mr.

Schmidt!" Carl rushed in.

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