"Don't be afraid, Julien… I'm right here."
It felt as though a thorny lump was lodged in Jonah's throat. Choking back his sobs, he added with great difficulty, "I will get you out of here, no matter the cost."
"Jonah… I love you. I never stopped loving you, even after we separated. Not even for a single moment."
Julien's voice broke into jagged sobs as his tears fell from high above. "You know… I really regret it. I regret not having faith in your love for me… Why did I doubt you? Why did I believe the enemy when they tried to drive a wedge between us?
"It was my fault… I don't deserve your love. I deserve to die! I won't be able to go on if I lose you too… So, Jonah… get away from here now. Leave! Now!
"You have to stay alive no matter what!"
Jonah smiled, his joy reaching his tear-filled eyes. He slowly shook his head at Julien.
He had never blamed him. He only hated himself for being selfish with the man he loved, for hiding his greatest secret from him. Though he had done it with good intentions, he had ended up hurting him deeply.
It was all his fault. He had nearly lost the best man in the world.
He would never make the same mistake again. That is, if they even had a future.
Uri clicked his tongue. "Ugh! How revolting. You're making me gag."
He watched the couple on the brink of death with open disdain. Spitting on the floor, he sneered, "Jonah, do you even have a heart? Blake gave up his life so he wouldn't drag you down with him.
"But look at what happened in the end. You've wiped him from your memory in just a few years. You even found someone to take his place while you went on living shamelessly.
"Frankly speaking, you probably won't grieve for long this time either, will you? Even if he dies, you'll cry for a month or so, then move on. However, it would be such a pity for Dr. Lovelace's gorgeous face. A perfect substitute like him doesn't come around every day."
"I am not a substitute! Shut the hell up!"
Struggling with all his strength, Julien shouted, "Jonah, just leave me and blow his head off!"
"Still stubborn even with death knocking at your door?" Uri chuckled darkly as he slowly raised the remote control in his hand. "Let's see if you'll still be this stubborn after this."
His thumb pressed the red button.
The iron chains clattered once again. The sensation of free fall seized Julien instantly, and he began to plummet.
Weightlessness tightened every muscle in his body. All color drained from his face as he kicked helplessly in the air, letting out a terrified scream.
"No—Stop it!" Jonah roared desperately.
His heart hammered violently in his chest. Julien was too high up. Even if he gave it everything he had, he couldn't possibly catch him.
If Julien hit the ground, he would die instantly.
Like a malicious child playing with a remote-controlled toy, Uri wore a cruel grin as he pressed the button again.
Julien's fall stopped abruptly.
But he was already drenched in cold sweat, his clothes soaked through as though he had just been dragged from the sea.
Jonah staggered before collapsing to his knees with a heavy thud, as though his soul had been ripped from his body.
"What… What will it take for you to let him go? Just tell me."
"To be honest, Dr. Lovelace is just like Blake. Both of them are pitiful people. He's just a substitute to you, and I don't want to put him in such a difficult position. After all, you, Jonah, are the real reason behind all of this."
Suddenly, the smirk vanished from Uri's face. Hatred twisted his features as a vicious glint flashed in his eyes.
"Gouge one of your eyes out. Do that, and I'll let him go."
Jonah froze where he stood. His chest heaved as if a bullet had torn through his heart.
"Just get lost, you bastard! Go gouge your own eyes out!"


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The readers' comments on the novel: Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper)
Please give us a proper ending. I can't believe that we reached as far as chapter 2483 and the story is still hanging. We would love at least for Alyssa and Jasper to be reunited without hassles....
Can u post more chapters as promised for 7 chapters a day. Enjoyed the story very much. Hope all is well and thank you in advance....
HI. I am stuck on 2454 for over 3 months now. Will there be any more chapters or we just have to stop waiting for it and forget about this book....
seems to have come to a halt useless...
Where are the chapters please ? Over a week no updates....
Just tell me where to purchase the book I definitely will buy it...
Need more chapters please...
It’s dwindled down to 1 page a day??...
7 chapters a day would be great...
I am trying to figure out why an author writes one page and it is suppose to be a chapter and then the author gets the audience hooked on the story and just drags it on. Follow the rules please, and at least give the 7 chapters daily. Two chapters every other day is a waste of time. Or just release the book and give us the option to buy it....