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 to

in the

you are the one whom

tell what was going

warmly said, "Go

Alyssa.

Mr.

has been waiting for you." When Alyssa stepped into the hospital ward, she saw Newton propped weakly against the

He was half-asleep.

Newton..." Alyssa murmured, approaching his

look of joy came across

much effort, he reached out his chapped hands

you're here?

Alyssa thought that she had good control over her

expectations, a casual greeting

guilty, she stood by Newton's bed and

"Grandpa Newton...

I'm sorry...

was all

Jasper to get hurt..."

I just knew...

such things when you came." Newton held her slender and

ached to see how

never blamed

happens, you will always be the

was afraid that you'd let your mind wander and blame

Alyssa's tear-streaked face evoked sympathy from