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.

recognize me?" Jameson reminded her of who

"J-J-Jimmy...

were brief moments each day when Lily seemed more

where's Lyse? It's been a while since she came over to

that? You two

friends easily, and it wasn't easy to befriend

need to

you should always compromise and

Lyse will no longer be my friend, Mom." Jameson

in her voice, Lily asked, "Why is that?" "She will soon become your daughter-in-law." A blissful expression crossed Jameson's face, so sincere that he nearly

agreed to marry me." "Really? Lyse is going to be my daughter-in-law?" Lily was moved to

"That's great...

pair of emerald bracelets

gave them to

to wear them

Bring them here.

can give

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

prepare generous wedding gifts for

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

meet you soon enough." After lunch with Lily, the gloomy