Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa wasted no time, hurrying to the hospital with Sean by her side.

As they drove, Sean noticed Alyssa's distressed look and felt a pang of deep concern.

Ms. Alyssa, you should really get some rest first.

You're still weak, and pushing yourself like this isn't good for you!" Since returning, Sean had dropped the formal address, speaking more casually when he was anxious.

"I'm fine.

I'm just worried about Grandpa Newton..." Alyssa closed her tear-filled eyes.

Her heart was aching with sorrow.

Newton's illness was a consequence of his heartache over his grandson Jasper, who lay unconscious from his injuries, and Alyssa, who had been like a granddaughter to Newton, was the one responsible for the situation.

When Alyssa arrived at the hospital, her suit was drenched in a cold sweat, and her legs felt like they were walking on clouds.

Ben was already waiting outside the door to the hospital ward.

"I'm sorry for being late, Mr.

Gorham," Alyssa choked as tears welled up in her eyes.

"All's good as long as you're able to come.

This way." Ben made way for Alyssa.

However, despite usually being fearless and straightforward, she was now standing outside the door in hesitation.

She didn't have the guts to enter.

ashamed

of everyone in the younger

the one

loves the most." Ben could tell what

warmly said, "Go

Alyssa.

Mr.

been waiting for you." When Alyssa stepped into the hospital ward, she saw Newton propped weakly against the headboard of his bed under the warm

He was half-asleep.

Newton..." Alyssa murmured, approaching his bedside with

eyes, and a look of joy came across his sickly-looking

reached out his chapped hands to

here?

Initially, Alyssa thought that

to her expectations, a casual greeting from Newton made her break

she stood

"Grandpa Newton...

I'm sorry...

all

to get

I just knew...

you came." Newton

ached to see how much weight

never

happens, you will always be

was afraid that you'd let your mind

I had Ben contact you." Alyssa's tear-streaked face evoked