Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1772

Axel tiptoed over to the bed when he heard Amber's shallow breathing after she fell asleep. Kneeling on one knee by the bed, he studied her lovely sleeping face.

Moments later, he mumbled in a low voice, "You're not like Lyse."

Amber probably overheard him. Her lashes fluttered gently as tears crept to her eyes.

Axel gulped upon seeing her tears and thought of wiping them away, only to withdraw his hand and head toward the balcony forlornly.

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When Amber woke up groggily the next morning, Axel had left. She sat up in her comfortable sheets and paused in shock when she found Axel's black windbreaker draping across the blanket. He had clearly left it behind for her.

The last time, he left her some gastric medication after recalling her gastric issues. This time, he knew that she didn't have enough clothes on her because she left in haste, so he lent her his windbreaker.

"Pfft. He's still as caring as ever. Whoever gets to marry him will be the happiest woman ever." Chuckling, Amber ran her trembling fingertips through the fabric of the black windbreaker.

Sitting up in bed, she had the urge to get some air and enjoy the breeze on the balcony. When she pulled open the floor-to-ceiling doors, she felt an electrifying jolt. The cigarette stubs that scattered across the floor were proof that Axel hadn't slept at all.

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"It's just a piece of clothing. Since it's his gift, you can have it. I'm not that petty." Jameson leaned lopsidedly on the couch, resting his head on his fist and his arm on the armrest. He gave her a cynical look. "Did you guys fuck?"

She shook her head, looking a little amused. "No. Axel isn't any ordinary man. He's not going to take the bait that easily."

"Hah. Nah, he's taken the bait." Jameson chuckled in disdain. "As a man, I could tell what's on his mind. He caught feelings for you the moment he decided to leave the windbreaker with you."

Amber's heart raced when she heard Jameson's remark. Her hands curled into fists in the windbreaker pockets.

"Well done, Amber. Keep up the good job and make him fall head over heels for you. Then, you will kill him with your own hands."