Can’t Win Me Back

Justin gently laid Alyssa down on the back seat of his car.

Moments later, Sean came running, out of breath.

"Ms. Alyssa, are you alright?" Alyssa forced a smile despite her conflicting emotions.

"Don't worry.

I'm fine." Justin, not allowing Alyssa to downplay the situation, spoke up matter-of-factly, "She was almost hit by a truck.

She fell on the same leg she had injured in the previous car accident.

I'm taking her to the hospital to make sure she didn't aggravate the old injury.

" "How did that happen?" Guilt washed over Sean.

"Ms. Alyssa, it was my bad.

I failed to protect you!" Alyssa shook her head.

"It's not your fault, Sean.

Everything happened so fast." Turning to Justin, she said, "Thank you for saving me, Justin, but I don't want to trouble you.

My secretary can take me to the hospital.

Before Justin could respond, his

the car door for support

and Sean were both

Justin!" At that moment, Sheryl rushed over, quickly

she slipped two pills into

gradually regaining color, though his

overexerted yourself!" Sheryl said, her voice trembling as she patted his back

ran to

know your body can't handle

yourself!" Justin did his best

peered over at

"No worries...

just have to take my medications, and I'll be fine." Sheryl choked, "What do you mean you're fine? Others might not know

visibly pained face, Alyssa whispered through trembling lips,

you're safe." "T'll just have my secretary take me to the

take her to the hospital but still politely said, "Nevertheless, I

you." Justin's gaze softened, his eyelashes fluttering

to repay me, allow me to visit you

saved her

didn't have any reason

consent

finally

sank back