Can't Win Me Back



The smile on Jasper's face froze. A dull pain rose within him.

The White Dove was that woman who carried him out of that bloody scene all on her own. She was the woman who ended up covered in injuries because of him. Yet, she was now missing.

He had never forgotten about her, not even for a moment. He also wanted to do all he could to search for her.

He wanted to express his gratitude toward her in person and to repay her for saving his life.

However, after they parted at Luminara, the White Dove was like a drop of water that fell into the deep sea. She vanished completely. He even once wondered if she had actually died.

"Nope, it's not her."

Jasper gazed at the night sky in the distance as his eyes swelled. But, soon enough, he composed himself once again. He answered calmly. "But she's a woman who is as brave and determined as the White Dove.

"We've been through countless trials and tribulations together. She's the one for me in this life and the next. I love her very, very much."

"I know you, Jasper. You may seem rational and calm on the surface, but once you fall in love, you will put your lover on the highest pedestal. You will give her your everything without any hesitation."

Dexter exhaled, "Your wife is really blessed!"

"No, I'm blessed that she's willing to accept me."

With his eyes lowered, Jasper blushed. "I wronged her at first. Plus, she's better than me in every aspect."

"Oh my, you used to be in first place in our country's military academy back then. You were the one with the best overall results in our team. And you're saying that she's better than you? In that case, I need to meet your wife. I need to have a look at who this woman is for myself!*

At the same time, Dexter still felt like it was a pity for him. He sighed, "After that brief moment back then, I never imagined you wouldn't see her again. I'm really sorry about you and the White Dove, Jasper.

'It's not a regret. There's a time and place for everything."

Jasper pursed his lips slightly. Nonchalantly, he added, "We'll surely meet again if it's meant to be."

"You're right. What's meant to be will be."This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

Suddenly, Dexter changed the topic. "By the way, what's with the sudden call in the middle of the night? I'm sure you're not calling just to catch up."

The muscles in Jasper's jaw tensed up. He pressed his lips together as he struggled to find words. "Although we haven't been in touch for many years, our friendship still stands. You took a bullet for me on the battlefield back then, so that makes us friends who have been through life and death. I am willing to go through trials and tribulations for you. Just tell me what's up."

'After you were discharged from the Peacekeeping Forces, you spent some time being treated at a nursing home. After your condition stabilized, you started working with the royal family's security team. Am I right?"

"That's right."

"Are you still working for the royal family now?" Update first at NôvelDráma. Org.

"This is my last year working for them. Next year, I will be posted with the National Security Agency."

The look in Jasper's eyes dimmed. His mind raced-Kontina, the royal family, and the National Security Agency. This connection of his turned out to be such a crucial one.

"During your time with the royal family's security team, have you heard of a woman named Felicity Whitaker? She was a female security team member and once the head of the security team."

"Oh my goodness... How did you know about her?" Jasper's friend exclaimed in shock.

Jasper's heart skipped a beat. He grabbed onto the railing. "You know her?"

"Tell me this first-how are you related to her? How did you know about her?"

Jasper thought about it for a moment before answering in a deep voice, "She was a friend of my mother's who had done a favor for us in the past. To be honest, this has been weighing on me for many years. I want to find her so that I can finally meet that person who had shown us such kindness. In a way, I'm also trying to fulfill my mother's last wish."

Jasper did not need to lie. Perhaps due to Alyssa's influence, he was now a natural at making things up.

He understood that Alyssa's mother's identity was not something to be taken lightly. If word got out because they were careless, it could very likely bring about unforeseen troubles for Alyssa and the Taylors.

So, he explained it in such a way that he became the only one who was connected to Alyssa's mother. He needed to be extremely careful, and he couldn't be reckless about taking risks.

'I see..."

The man paused. Feeling conflicted, he exhaled. "Felicity Whitaker was quite well known within the royal family. But outsiders don't know about her. Even people within the royal family keep her hush-hush. They don't really talk about her."

Jasper frowned. He pressed on, "And why is that?"

"I'm still within my handover period, so I can still reveal some information to you. However, once I enter the National Security Agency, there will be many things that I won't be able to talk about."