Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jameson stared at Alyssa deeply. There was a gleam in his eyes that was so full of yearning.

"If you are the innocent and kind Jimmy that I once knew, I will send my sincerest wishes even without you tellingto do so." The expression on Alyssa's face was frigid. She remained unwavering. "But right now, I cannot fulfill your request. Even if I forced myself to say it, it would not be sincere. It won't mean anything." Jameson smiled slightly. He wasn't angered because of this.

"Do you remember the birthday present you gavewhen we were young? When my father chasedout of Solana City, I didn't bring anything with me. All I brought to Kontina was the gift that you gave me. Do you remember what you gave me, Lyse?" Alyssa clenched her hands into tight fists by her sides. She didn't reply.

Of course she still remembered.

"There was one year when the kids at school were into toy car racing. Everyone had them except for me. At that time, I was ostracized and bectheir laughing stock." Jameson's voice was gentle and pleasing to the ear. There was a twinkle in his deep eyes as he reminisced about the joys of his past. "Coincidentally, the toy car you gavefor my birthday that year was the one that I had always wanted. It was red in color. Do you remember it?" Alyssa's chest tightened. An inexplicable feeling of sadness spread through her chest.

She had never given him gifts for superficial purposes.

She attentively cared for and protected a soft-hearted child whose self-esteem was easily hurt.

"But, I know that it wasn't actually a coincidence. You were just pityingand showingcompassion." The fondness that filled Jameson's eyes was a feeling that only belonged to Alyssa alone. "Even so, it still madereally happy. And the reason was you." "How I treated you wasn't out of pity or compassion. I just hoped for all my friends to be happy." Alyssa's voice was strained as she tried hard to suppress the emotions within her.

"I really wish we could turn back time. It's a pity that that's not possible." Jameson shook his head. He looked as if a dark cloud had cast a shadow over his pale face.

"That's enough for our catch up. Let's get to the main point." Alyssa's voice was still firm and cold as ice.

"You were the one who setup, weren't you, Lyse?" Jameson's smile was still very loving. "That day, it was by chance that you sawhospitalized. When you used visitation as an excuse to approach me, you have already started to make plans.

"You observed my every move in secret. You also bribed that nurse, Ms. Thompson. You gave her a clean background and planted her by my side.

"Knowing my cautious and suspicious nature, you didn't rush to act. Instead, you had that female nurse bringmy medications on tand dispelled my doubts slowly. Then, yesterday, you switched out my medication and joined hands with Cyrus to arrestred-handed.

"It's no wonder that you're my beloved, Lyse. Your secret plan was flawless. I really admire you for that." "What do you mean 'joined hands with Cyrus'? Cyrus is a police officer. It is the right procedure for a police officer to arrest suspects." Alyssa shot him a cold smile. "Also, slandering KS Group's president is an offense too. Our Legal Department is set up for a reason. "The law will not fran innocent person. The test results have shown that you have indeed taken drugs. How are you going to continue denying that? How are you going to clear your name?" "I didn't take drugs," Jameson argued firmly.

"Hah! Tell that to the police and see if they'll believe you." Alyssa was filled with contempt. "Jameson, I thought that you were just nasty and evil. Now, it seems like you're also a coward who doesn't dare to admit what he has done." "Lyse, what I consumed was a type of medication imported from Mosgravia, which has not yet passed clinical trials. It really isn't a drug. I swear." "That's enough! No one wants to listen to your nonsense!" Alyssa lost her patience completely. Her eyes reddened. "You trickedinto coming here. There's not a single bit of sincerity in you, Jameson! From the very beginning, you've never intended to give yourself up!" "Give myself up? I am innocent, Lyse. Why would I give myself up?" Jameson narrowed his eyes and smiled. "It's just that I missed you and wanted to see you." "Jameson!" Alyssa roared.

Before she could finish her sentence, a series of footsteps ctoward them.

"Mr. Schmidt!" Alyssa looked behind her immediately. She was shocked.

Carl and Jason walked over with an officer leading the way. When Carl saw her, he nodded toward her politely. He couldn't hide the pleased smile on his face.

"Ms. Alyssa, thank you for your willingness to cand visit Mr. Schmidt. As expected, both of you are such close friends." In the surveillance room, both Jasper and Cyrus were staggered.

"What's happening, Cyrus?" Jasper asked, wide-eyed.

"Jameson took drugs, and we found illegal medication in his hospital room. These are concrete proofs. Don't tellthat they managed to find a way to bail him out?" Cyrus' temple throbbed, and the air of frigidity around him grew.

At the stime, Carl brought out a diagnosis issued by a reputable hospital and presented it before Alyssa.

"Ms. Alyssa, Mr. Schmidt did not take drugs. He has indeed fallen sick. In fact, he's been sick for many years." Alyssa gritted her teeth. She snatched the report from his hands. Written on the paper in black and white was "essential tremor disorder".

"Mr. Schmidt developed this condition. There isn't a treatment that can cure it completely at the moment When Mr. Schmidt was in Kontina, he had to rely on medications to maintain his beleach the flared up. He has been living in much pain all these years. Other people might not know this, but I am well aware of it." Carl put up a devastated expression on his face. He continued, "When he returned to Solana City, he could only rely on this type of medication because he would be in a lot of pain when his condition flares up! "We didn't know that this medication contained addictive components that resulted in the positive results in his urinalysis. That said, this doesn't prove that Mr. Schmidt is a drug addict. You've really misunderstood him, Ms. Alyssa!" Jason chimed in, "Moreover, the police have investigated Mr.

et Schmidt thoroughly. There is no record of him engaging in any drug trades. They didn't find any drugs in his heither. It isn't justified to accuse him of drug use at all." "I've mentioned to you that I'm unwell, Lyse. But, you didn't believe me." Jameson's voice was deep. The look in his eyes overflowed with sincerity. "I could weave a web of lies for everyone, but I would never lie to you." mmMwWLlilOfiflO&1 mmMwWLlilOfiflo&1 mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1 mmMwWLlilOfiflO&1 mmMwWLliI0fifl0&1 mmMwWLlilOfiflO&1