Can’t Win Me Back

Coincidentally, both Jasper's and Newton's expressions darkened, and they both fell into silence. It was as if they had read each other's minds and learned that neither of them wanted to let Justin in. Yet, their unwelcome guest had already taken the liberty of coming in. Ben, who had been waiting at the door, reluctantly opened it for Justin.

"Grandpa, I heard that your condition suddenly flared up. How are you feeling? Are you feeling better now?"

Then, as if only just noticing Jasper in the room, Justin's eyes flickered briefly. He gave a warm smile. "Oh, Jasper. You're here too."

Jasper's expression remained grim. He nodded slightly. "Hey, Justin."

"If I'd known Jasper was here, I would've come tomorrow instead. I don't want to disrupt your rest." Justin wheeled himself over to Newton's bedside.

"It's fine, Justin," Newton replied, though his smile seemed forced. "But it's late, and you're not in great health yourself. You didn't have to make a trip to visit me."

Justin leaned forward slightly, a subtle gleam in his eyes. "Grandpa, you've always treated me the best and loved me the most. I wouldn't feel right not being by your side while you're in the hospital." Newton's body trembled slightly beneath the blanket at Justin's words.

change but kept his expression neutral. He masked his doubts, a skill

filling his lonely nights with a sense of emptiness and a coldness that crept through him. With a gentle expression on his face, Justin spoke again. "Grandpa, there's something I'd like to discuss with you in private. Would that be

it urgent? Jasper isn't an outsider. You

Justin to chat. See you." Jasper didn't want to intrude, so he turned and left

closed the door, he could faintly hear Justin's voice. There was a sense of tenderness in his voice which he had never

tone, Newton asked, "Oh? There's someone who caught your fancy? Is she someone from Mosgravia, or did you meet

someone you know. Not just you-Jasper

soft smile as gentle as a breeze spread across Justin's elegant and charming face. He continued, "It's Alyssa Taylor.

have feelings for Alyssa?" Newton's eyes widened,

Each one pierced his chest like a slender needle, invisible yet sharp,

Justin admitted with a