Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 2582

Everyone turned toward the sound of approaching footsteps at the same time.

In the next instant, Justin's expression darkened, his jaw tightening.

Alyssa and Jasper stared in shock. They exclaimed in unison, "Cyrus?"

Cyrus gave a brief nod. Then, without wasting a second, he led two subordinates straight toward Javier. "Mr. Javier, please come with us."

He had been brief, addressing Javier with a politeness that went straight to the point.

Javier's lips curled into a bitter smile. He cast one last, lingering look at the closed doors of the emergency room before directing a tender gaze toward Jasper and Alyssa. He observed them quietly, as if every second were a final fleeting chance to memorize their faces.

Jasper had never grown up under Javier's care. Though Javier claimed to have loved Anne above all others, he had never legally wedded her, nor had he given her his whole heart while she lived. Worse, he had neglected and failed their only son.

Only now, in the eleventh hour, did he realize the sanctity of a father-son bond. He wasn't sure if he would ever see Jasper again, and even if this wasn't their final meeting, he knew his remaining opportunities were few.

That was simply the fundamental tragedy of the human condition; only when everything was about to slip beyond reach did they truly value it.

"Dad…" Jasper's voice was hoarse.

The faint tremor in his broad shoulders betrayed the storm of emotions he could no longer suppress.

Alyssa's breath hitched. She felt an instinctive urge to reach for Jasper's hand and offer him comfort, but she forced the impulse down. With Justin standing right there, she had no choice but to bury her feelings.

She balled her hands into tight fists; they were facing a formidable foe in a volatile situation. Even the simple luxury of a touch felt like an impossible risk.

Javier looked away reluctantly, his eyes dim but resolute. He extended his arms toward Cyrus.

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