Can’t Win Me Back

Jameson had witnessed brutal fights and seen the darkest aspects of humanity right here in Kontina.

Without these experiences, he might never have realized that the country's picturesque landscapes masked the dangers of a ruthless, dog-eat-dog world.

Had things been different, he might have considered this place his true home, where he could have run a regular business and lived peacefully with his mother, Lily.

Today was a rainy day.

Holding a black umbrella, Jameson arrived alone at Rose Nursing Home to visit Lily.

Across Kontina, every place he had invested in or had financial influence bore the name "rose".

It was his way of reassuring himself and keeping the memory of his distant love alive.

"How are you feeling today, Mom?" Lily sat under the awning, staring blankly at the falling rain.

Jameson gently held her hand as he sat beside her.

Her hands were just skin and bones, devoid of vitality.

With her mouth slightly agape, Lily's expression appeared blank.

She didn't seem to have heard what Jameson said.

"I'm Jimmy, Mom.

Jameson reminded

"J-J-Jimmy...

brief moments each day when Lily seemed

Lyse? It's been a while since she came

is that? You

wasn't easy to befriend someone as nice

need to appreciate

so you should always compromise and give

Lyse will no longer

voice, Lily asked, "Why is that?" "She will soon become your daughter-in-law." A

is going to be my

"That's great...

have a pair of emerald bracelets in my

gave them to me when

bear to wear them all this

Bring them here.

can give them

mother-in-law, it's embarrassing that I don't have much to

must prepare generous wedding gifts for

should give them to her personally when she

have her come meet you soon enough." After lunch with