Can’t Win Me Back

A mysterious manor sat at the top of a mountain in Kontina.

The green scenery around it was enchanting.

In a dimly lit bedroom, a calm and soothing incense burned quietly in an antique burner.

White smoke drifted through the air, dispelling all traces of unease, restlessness, and noise from the room.

Alyssa lay still on the soft, spacious bed, a peaceful expression on her face as she slept.

She was still dressed in her pure and elegant wedding gown, looking so delicate and ethereal that she seemed untouchable—more enchanting than even Sleeping Beauty herself.

In the shadows, a tall man sat in a wheelchair, his back to the light, silently watching Alyssa.

"Sir, I've examined her thoroughly and confirmed that she has no external injuries," Sheryl reported.

Despite her limited surgical training, she had the skill to conduct basic examinations.

"Her blood test is also complete.

There are traces of tranquilizers and sedatives, but nothing harmful to her health." A hint of sarcasm crept into her voice as she smiled.

"] knew it— Jameson cares too much about her to resort to poison." "Caution is never a bad thing," Justin replied, his voice warm and melodic like the sound of bells.

His face held a charming yet thoughtful expression.

"It seems Ms.

Alyssa has endured a lot on Rose Island lately.

"The last time I saw her, she was vibrant and full of life, thanks to my younger brother's care.

Now, she appears much thinner.

But even that cannot take away her breathtaking beauty." "Sir, I've been with you for a long time, and it's rare to hear you speak so highly of anyone," Sheryl remarked, her eyes twitching as she fought to conceal her jealousy.

"You truly care about Ms.

Aslight smile came across

you being jealous?" Sheryl bit

or that you don't

do I dare to be." "Sheryl, you're

there's one flaw, it's

calculating or composed enough." Justin looked askance at her with a slight smirk on

moved, and never look back."

had a

dead." "You don't need to invest emotions when

get in the way." Justin's smile was

unwavering loyalty.” After that, he had Sheryl summon

"Well done.

perfectly," Justin said with a warm smile, acknowledging

as cold as ever, devoid of

and respectfully at

help but steal a glance at

his electric wheelchair out of the shadows,

steady as he asked, "How was Jasper when you took

Jasper the three pills you

right in front of Jameson." "What?" Sheryl's eyes

Justin's face, however,

what

a moment, a relaxed smile spread across his

"I guessed as much.

deeply in love

out of the blue, "Sir, what would happen to Jasper now that he's taken those pills?" His voice was

taken aback

never heard him express concern or

else, I could answer

But with my brother...

Justin fixed his eyes on

He smiled brightly.

Jasper has