Can’t Win Me Back

"What's wrong, Jonah? Is something on your mind?" Seeing that they were alone, Jasper seized the chance to approach Jonah.

His gaze was firm as he pressed on, "Did something happen when you were in the palace? "Everyone's overwhelmed by Lyse's situation.

The psychological pressure on you must be just as intense, maybe even more than the rest of us." Jonah met Jasper's concerned gaze, feeling moved.

"Jasper, I really appreciate you noticing how I'm feeling, even at a time like this." "Don't say that, Jonah.

We're family.

To me, you and Lyse are equally important." Since losing contact with Alyssa, Jasper had been restless, plagued by sleepless nights and a constant state of anxiety.

Every shift in the moods of those around him only magnified his own stress, making him hypersensitive and on edge.

"What really happened?" "To be honest, not much." Jonah pursed his lips.

"After entering the palace, I met the king.

He was kind and friendly, giving me a personal tour.

We even dined together and talked about my health and work.

"He felt like a warm-hearted elder, not a king.

Even though I'm not from Kontinia, it made me feel unworthy of all that attention." Jasper understood how Jonah felt.

have been just

good thing?" "It is, but it's too

that I

strange to me." Jonah looked into Jasper's dark eyes with a

was my first time meeting

he's the leader of

to me?" Upon

a quaint-looking emerald ornament

intrinsic carving was of

glance was enough to tell that

belonging to the Kontinian royal family."

upbringing under Javier and Newton, Jasper had a

ornament from

this in a

is an antique, a personal artifact of

through

remember that it's only passed down to the

meant for crown princes." "Say what?"

a significant item

to me?" Jasper pressed

he just felt a strong

understand a king's intentions?" "No,

Miley later and have her return it to Yuliana so she can bring it back to His Royal Highness." Jasper looked down at