Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue
Chapter 1573

Jasper said, "Your family is all inside..."

"So? Do I have to join them? Will squeezing in get me some reward?" Axel tilted his head andnarrowed his eyes.

Looking at his mischievous expression, Jasper smiled faintly.

Despite Axel's tough demeanor, the faint redness at the corners of his eyes betrayed his concern forWinston.

A voice called out urgently, "Axel!"

Liam had rushed back from Leichtown overnight. He was still in his military uniform.

"Liam!" Axel's eyes lit up, and he hurried over.

"How's Dad?" Liam's eyes were red from exhaustion. He was decisive on the battlefield, but now heappeared cautious.

Axel's usually sharp gaze softened as he placed his hand on Liam's shoulder badge. "Don't worry.He has woken up.”

"That's good. I'll go in and see Dad."

Liam finally relaxed. Just as he wanted to enter the ward, he noticed Jasper's tall figure standingnearby. His expression darkened at once.

"Why is he here?"

Jasper's throat tightened, his long lashes trembling slightly.

Scratching his head, Axel grinned, revealing a row of white teeth. "Who else is going to be here ifnot him? He follows where his woman goes, of course.”

"His woman?"

Liam's tone was icy, devoid of any warmth. "You guys are so easily swayed by him?"

“Liam, —"

"No matter how he tries to make amends now, it's useless. In my eyes, the harm he caused Lyse isunforgivable.”

Liam's eyes turned red. His gaze was so sharp, like a blade on Jasper's neck. "I will never forget thepain Lyse endured because of him. Lyse's child died because of this jackass!"

After saying that, he stepped inside and slammed the door shut.

Jasper stood rooted to the spot, his mouth agape, overwhelmed by a surge of emotions thatconstricted his throat and brought tears to his eyes.

"Hey, are you still here?”

Axel snapped his fingers in front of Jasper, causing the latter to startle and bow his head. "Sorry.""Sorry my ass! Look at you, with your head hung low like a wilted plant. I really want to hit you witha stun gun!"

Axel punched Jasper hard in the chest. Despite the impact, Jasper remained unmoved.

"If I were you, the more he looks down on me, the more I'd cling to Lyse, pester her, and haunt herfor the rest of my life. I'd never give up until he accepted me. Why are you dejected after a coupleof criticisms? Where's that stubbornness of yours, Jasper?”

Jasper's Adam's apple bobbed. "I'm pestering her, aren't I? Don't worry. For Lyse, I can be even moreshameless than Jameson.”

Axel nodded approvingly, his expression saying, "You've got potential.”

“I just—"

"It's all in the past.” Axel's voice interrupted him, shaking his head.

"In Lyse's journey to replace her partner, we can only protect her, not judge her. If she's completely atpeace, we have no right to meddle.

"Liam has had his own logic in everything he does since he was young. He's the most stubborn andleast receptive to advice. Even Jonah, Silas, and Cyrus together can't sway him.

"Jasper, you may have to prepare yourself for him never forgiving you. Nothing can be perfect, butas long as Winston and Jonah slowly accept you, you've done your duty.”

Jasper looked deeply into Axel's eyes, feeling a warmth flooding his heart.