Can’t Win Me Back

Julien was gradually losing his patience.

He glanced at his watch before snapping, "If you've got something to say, spit it out.

I'm not wasting more time here." "Do you like watching movies, Dr.

Lovelace?" Uri disregarded Julien's growing frustration and chuckled slyly.

"I know Jonah does.

I've got a film he'll find quite special." As soon as he finished, the large screen came to life, casting a glow on Julien's confused face.

The surround sound system produced amorous-sounding laughter, making it an immersive experience.

Julien recognized Jonah's voice quickly.

But the other one—the warm, crisp, pleasant voice—belonged to a stranger.

"Jonah, do you love me?" the man in the video asked gleefully.

"T do." Jonah's deep, raspy voice quivered slightly with emotion.

"I love you.

Very much.

I'll love you forever.” Jonah was typically so composed and restrained.

this level of raw passion in his voice

"What if...

one day?" The man's voice was gentle though laced with an

with emotion." Don't say that! If you die, I'll die with you." "No,

I don't want that.

want you to

that day comes, I hope you'll remember me forever." Julien suddenly felt a rush of heat in his chest, as though all the blood in his body had

every beat,

trembling hands gripped the couch, the

their heads leaning against each other, cheeks

his gaze locked on

much like him, yet Julien knew with painful clarity that it wasn't him Jonah was

from his grasp, scattering across

like any couple deeply in love,

video seemed to be a vlog, shot by Jonah using a

the balcony, clinked glasses, and laughed as though nothing else

man was Jonah'‘s

through those

memories, once so sweet, were

a place

"Dr.

much like you, doesn't he?" Uri's voice was hoarse, and his

"Let me introduce him.