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 her

"J-J-Jimmy...

day when Lily seemed more energetic, though her mind

It's been a while since she came over

that? You two

easily, and it wasn't easy to befriend

to appreciate

should always

Lyse will

become your daughter-in-law." A blissful

me." "Really? Lyse is going

"That's great...

wonderful! I have a pair of emerald bracelets in my

father gave them to

couldn't bear to wear

Bring them here.

give them to

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

must prepare generous

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

"I'll have her come meet you soon enough." After lunch with Lily, the gloomy skies unexpectedly