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.

Jasper noticed the change but kept his expression neutral. He masked his doubts, a skill essential for someone in a high position.

Over the years, Jasper had become adept at concealing his emotions, though it often left him feeling isolated. Recently, those feelings had begun to resurface, 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 alright?"

Newton shot Jasper a conflicted look. "Is it urgent? Jasper isn't an outsider. You can just go ahead and say it."

"Grandpa, I'll leave you and Justin to chat. See you." Jasper didn't want to intrude, so he turned and left the room with Ben.

As he closed the door, he could faintly hear Justin's voice. There was a sense of tenderness in his voice which he had never heard before. "Grandpa, I've found someone I care about." Jasper froze. Subconsciously, he pressed his lips together tightly.

In a surprised tone, Newton asked, "Oh? There's someone who caught your fancy? Is she someone from Mosgravia, or did you meet her in Solana City?"

"She's someone you know. Not just you-Jasper knows her too."

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

"What? Y-You have feelings for Alyssa?" Newton's eyes widened, his face paling.

Standing outside the door, Jasper caught every word. Each one pierced his chest like a slender needle, invisible yet sharp, leaving wounds that bled silently within him.

"That's right," Justin admitted with a calm smile.

Newton forced himself to remain composed, though his voice trembled slightly. "S-Since when?"

"It just happened without me realizing it. Feelings can be difficult to explain," Justin replied, picking up an apple and a knife from theText © by N0ve/lDrama.Org.

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"Ms. Alyssa used to be the woman Jasper loved. They were in love, and Iwas genuinely happy for them. I have never considered taking her from him.

"After all, Jasper is my only brother-the one I risked my life to save. He's had a difficult life since childhood. He came into our family with Anne, only to be scorned by everyone. He's lacked love all his life, so of course, I was happy en he found someone he loved

As he stood outside, chills ran through Jasper, his hands clenching into fists. Justin's words might have sounded caring, even empathetic but to Jasper, they felt like invisible hands tearing open a wound in his heart that had only just begun to heal.

Very few people mentioned Jasper's past since he'd become the Beckett family heir, as doing so meant challenging his authority.