Can’t Win Me Back

"Grandpa." Jasper's breaths were heavy, and his eyes were dark as the night, concealing deep concern within. Unfortunately, his amygdala had been damaged by drugs, sealing off his intense emotions. Despite the turmoil within, there was no way for those feelings to escape. As a result, Jasper appeared completely cold and heartless.

Newton and Alyssa exchanged knowing glances, seemingly able to read each other's minds. Newton quickly wiped his tears and forced a kind smile. "Hey, Jasper... Thankfully, Alyssa was here to look after me, so I'm fine now. Don't worry."

Alyssa's thoughts were still fixed on Newton's earlier advice. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly as she spaced out. It wasn't until she sensed a cold, masculine presence beside her that she lifted her head, only to find Jasper's intense gaze locked on hers. He pursed his lips slightly, lowering his eyes.

In that instant, it was as if someone had pressed the pause button on her heart. Her cheeks flushed pink as she panicked and quickly looked away.

She felt utterly useless. Deep down, she was still deeply in love with him. Whether his beautiful eyes sparkled like stars or were as dark as night, she would always lose herself in them again and again...

"You brat, why are you just standing there? You should be thanking Alyssa." Newton grunted angrily, "If it hadn't been for her, you would've lost me!"

Jasper was about to speak when Alyssa shot to her feet. She didn't look at Jasper at all. Instead, she smiled meekly at Newton. "Grandpa Newton, I'm glad you're fine now. I still have work to do, so I'll be heading back. I'll visit you another day."

"Alyssa, wait!" Newton called out, wanting to stop her, but she had already left the hospital room, almost as if fleeing.

Jasper gazed at the empty doorway, a deep look in his eyes.

"You jerk, why are you spacing out? Go after her, quick!" Newton gathered all his strength and shakily lifted his leg to kick Jasper.

...

hands to her reddened cheeks as

"Oof!"

noticed Jasper standing just a few feet away. When she bumped into him, her face collided

Didn't you look where you were going?" Alyssa had teared up from the pain. Rubbing her nose, she frowned and retorted, "It's your fault for popping out of nowhere! Don't you have anything better

Alyssa stepped to her left to

Jasper mirrored her

moved to the right, only to find him mirroring her actions once again as if he were determined to

grabbed her arm. With a gentle tug, he pulled her into his

are you doing? We've broken up!" Alyssa shrieked, a mix

cold look in his eyes, Jasper answered in an emotionless voice, "Yes, we have. I was the one who

and struggled against him.

said, "Thank you for saving

was Grandpa Newton who told you to say that, wasn't it?" Alyssa scoffed, her eyes reddening. "I

gaze met Jasper's vacant eyes, her heart heavy with sorrow. Once, those eyes had held warmth and affection, always

days when he'd listened to her rants and tears, offering only gentle smiles and comforting words. He'd always indulged

the painful truth now-she was no longer important to

"I want you

to