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.

me?" Jameson reminded

"J-J-Jimmy...

moments each day when Lily seemed more energetic, though her mind remained

a while since

You

make friends easily, and it wasn't easy to

need to appreciate

so you should always compromise

together for a long time!" "Soon, Lyse will no longer be my friend, Mom." Jameson gently adjusted

that?" "She will soon become your daughter-in-law." A blissful expression crossed Jameson's face, so sincere that he

Lyse is going to be

"That's great...

have a pair of emerald bracelets

them to me when we got

bear to wear them

Bring them here.

can give

it's embarrassing that I don't have much

prepare generous wedding

should give them to her personally when she comes." Jameson's eyes reflected a steely

meet you soon enough." After lunch