Can't Win Me Back

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Justin gently laid Alyssa down on the back seat of his car.

Moments later, Sean came running, out of breath. "Ms. Alyssa, are you alright?"

Alyssa forced a smile despite her conflicting emotions. "Don't worry, I'm fine."

Justin, not allowing Alyssa to downplay the situation, spoke up matter-of-factly, "She was almost hit by a truck. She fell on the same leg she had injured in the previous car accident. I'm taking her to the hospital to make sure she didn't aggravate the old injury."

"How did that happen? Guilt washed over Sean. "Ms. Alyssa, it was my bad. I failed to protect you!"

Alyssa shook her head. "It's not your fault, Sean. Everything happened so fast."

Turning to Justin, she said, "Thank you for saving me, Justin, but I don't want to trouble you. My secretary can take me to the hospital."

Before Justin could respond, his expression suddenly changed. He grabbed the car door for support as his body swayed.

Alyssa and Sean were both staggered.

"Mr. Justin!"

At that moment, Sheryl rushed over, quickly supporting Justin. Without hesitation, she slipped two pills into his mouth.

Justin swallowed the pills, his face gradually regaining color, though his breathing remained uneven.

"Mr. Justin, you've overexerted yourself!" Sheryl said, her voice trembling as she patted his back gently, her eyes brimming with tears. "I heard you ran to save Ms. Alyssa. You know your body can't handle this strain. You'll hurt yourself!"

Justin did his best to steady his breathing. He peered over at Alyssa. "No worries... Look, I'm fine, aren't I? I'll just have to take my medications, and I'll be fine."

Sheryl choked, "What do you mean you're fine? Others might not know how you got to where you are today, but I've cared for you for such a long time. Wouldn't I know better?"

Staring at Justin's visibly pained face, Alyssa whispered through trembling lips, "Justin, thank you once again for saving me."

Justin smiled. "All's good as long as you're safe."

"I'll just have my secretary take me to the hospital. You should go back and have a good rest. Alyssa refused to let him take her to the hospital but still politely said, "Nevertheless, I owe you for this. I'll make sure to repay you."

Justin's gaze softened, his eyelashes fluttering slightly. "If you want to repay me, allow me to visit you at the hospital.

Alyssa pursed her lips out of awkwardness.

He had saved her after all. She didn't have any reason to refuse. She could only consent to his request.

Alyssa and Sean finally left the orphanage.

Justin sank back into his wheelchair. With Sheryl pushing his wheelchair, they headed indoors.

"Mr. Justin, you shouldn't risk your physical health no matter what." Sheryl still hadn't gotten over the scare earlier. "Without your health, nothing else matters!"

Just then, Amber was leading a group of lively children their way. One boy, full of energy, accidentally bumped into Justin's wheelchair.

"Where did this brat come from? He didn't even watch where he was going!"

Sheryl's furious glare and stern expression stunned the boy, leaving him frozen in place.

Amber hurried over, pulling the boy behind her. "I'm terribly sorry,' she apologized politely.

Justin, resting his hands on the armrests, met Amber's eyes with a calm expression. "It's alright. I like energetic, active children."

Amber froze, her pupils constricting. That voice... it was deep, steady, and so familiar.

Her heart raced, and her hands curled into fists as realization struck her. Wasn't this the voice of the 'Sir" whom Jameson idolized?