Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1537

Frowning deeply, Newton began, "Justin…"

A troubled expression clouded Justin's face, and he offered a bitter smile. "Sorry, Grandpa. I'm pretty useless. I can't be of help to you and Dad. Not only do I fail to take charge of the company, I'm perpetually sick.

"I've been pondering something repeatedly. Life might have been better if I hadn't experienced that kidnapping. If I were more selfish and escaped on my own, would things be different now?"

Newton grappled with complex emotions but spoke warmly to Justin, "Justin, please don't entertain such thoughts. I know you've endured a lot. It was an unfortunate incident. I genuinely feel bad for you because you're my grandson. I love you and Jasper deeply."

"Who do you love more, me or him?" Justin threw a tricky question at Newton.

Seeing Newton momentarily stunned, Justin smiled. "You don't have to answer. I understand. It's fine. I won't be upset. As Jasper's elder brother and the eldest of the Beckett Group, I'm willing to sacrifice everything, even my life, to fulfill my duty.

"Despite missing you and Dad and blaming myself in the past, I've never regretted risking my life to save Jasper from the kidnappers."

Newton pursed his lips, burdened by worries.

"If I hadn't helped him escape, the both of us might end up dying from torture. One of us had to live to take over the Beckett Group and take care of you and Dad. Don't you think?" Justin mused.

"Justin, I… I will always owe you one because of that incident. I hope you don't hold grudges against Jasper. Don't blame him for it. He was just a clueless young child back then," pleaded Newton, who for once put aside his ego as the patriarch of the family.

An inexplicable smile flashed across Justin's pale face. It was a serpentine smile that eerily played with Newton's psychology.

"Grandpa, who are you talking to?" Jasper approached Newton with a hand on Alyssa's waist.

Newton's hand froze midair while holding the phone, and he looked flustered.

"Jasper, are you here?" Justin said with a smile.

Alyssa picked up on Justin's deep, mellow, and distinctive voice.

"Justin?" Jasper exclaimed in astonishment.

Justin gently asked Newton, "Grandpa, may I speak to Jasper? I haven't seen him in a long time, and I miss him."

"Jasper, Justin wants to speak to you," Newton said, deliberately asking for Jasper only. He wanted to keep Alyssa from meeting Justin.

Jasper went up to Newton. His handsome face appeared in the video call as he said, "Justin, I'm here."

"You still look as energetic and as handsome as ever, unlike me…" Justin's speech was punctuated by intermittent coughs, which he tried hard to suppress.

Then, he flashed a contented smile at Jasper. "Sorry for that. I made a joke out of myself in front of you and Ms. Alyssa."