Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 2006

Amber returned to the laundry room after helping the teacher.

Upon her return, she was forced up against the wall by Axel, who pressed his body against her and stared into her eyes.

Her heart was beating uncontrollably. Drawn into his bright and sharp gaze, she found herself falling helplessly for him.

She longed for a ray of light to shine through the cracks and illuminate her dark life. His eyes turned out to be the source of light she had been searching high and low for.

"Ms. Altman, did you leave something behind just now?" he teased her in a low chuckle that ended with a seductive lilt.

"What…" Her voice trailed off. She grabbed the edge of the wall firmly as her heart pounded like a drum.

Grinning, he casually brushed his nose tip against hers. The gentle and cheeky move resembled the touch of a lover. Suddenly, he rasped, "You left my heart behind."

Amber, whose heart had been racing, broke into laughter. Axel raised a quizzical brow at her. "Tsk! What are you laughing at?"

"Mr. Axel, I assume you haven't dated before, right? Not every girl could take your cheesy jokes." Amber, covering her mouth, laughed uncontrollably in front of him.

The affection in his eyes deepened. He clicked his tongue and retorted, "That was a pickup line!"

"A funny pickup line is a joke in itself." She was halfway through teasing him when her eyes wavered in shock. Her silver locket dangled and swayed gently in front of her.

"My necklace!" She frantically fumbled around her neck as all color drained from her face. She had no idea when she had dropped it!

"Give it back!" She reached out to snatch the locket from him, but he playfully raised his arms to keep it out of her reach. She stood on her tiptoe but failed to reach it.

He questioned, "Who's that pretty girl in the photo?"

"She's my friend!" Her cheeks flushed before turning white again. This time, she jumped to reach it, but her efforts were futile.