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.

and turn yourself in immediately." Jameson's lips stretched into a wide

weren't living for

all for

to 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.

at

adoration in his eyes mirrored how one might admire a beautiful flower or a

be told, Jameson, sometimes, I fear something

I wouldn't be able to have you arrested and face

able to avenge all the innocent lives you've so mercilessly

her with his

she struggled against him, but the so-called " patient"

revealing

Alyssa's eyes widened.

knife from beside his bed and

one can

Not even the law.

smiled, his

know it's your dream to get

you

stab me as long as it makes you happy

are a madman!" Alyssa felt suffocated

flung his hand away ruthlessly and hurled

a backward glance,

Jameson's eyes darkened.

on his face revealed a hint

"Mr.

Schmidt!" Carl rushed in.

asked in a

You and Ms.