Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2263

In a flash, two days passed, and it was Jonah's birthday.

Last night, Solana City had its first snowfall of the winter. That day, a thin blanket of white clung to the branches outside the window like newly bloomed lilacs, creating a serene and romantic atmosphere.

'Dr. Lovelace, the white roses you ordered have arrived."

Julien was in the midst of studying Jasper's medical records and scans when he saw a nurse standing before him with a huge bouquet of white roses. Only then did he realize that it was time to get off work.

'Thank you. Just leave it on the tea table."

He smiled so brightly that the smile reached his eyes. His face looked far more captivating than the snowy scene out the window.

The young nurse looked at Julien, blushing. Out of curiosity, she couldn't help but ask, "Dr. Lovelace, the roses you bought are beautiful. Who are you giving them to?"

Julien stretched his back. His eyes twinkled brightly as a flush of pink came across his cheeks. "It's for my lover. It's his birthday today."

Excitement came across the nurse's face. "Is it Mr. Jonah?"

"Who else could it be?" With a smitten smile on his face, Julien answered frankly and openly. He didn't try to hide anything.

Jonah was the most handsome man in the world. He was the apple of his eye and his treasure. He wished that he could take Jonah wherever he went so that he could flaunt him to the world.

Low profile?

He had been through so much to find his dream man and the love of his life. He was certainly not going to keep a low profile.

The nurse cupped her chubby cheeks as she exclaimed, "Wow, how romantic!"

She was so excited that she was bouncing off the walls. 'Dr. Lovelace, you and Mr. Jonah have to be happy together, always!"

Jonah opened a drawer and pulled out the birthday present he had prepared. It was a branded wristwatch with their initials carved on it.

He brushed the tips of his fingers gently across the refined box packaging. With tenderness overflowing from his eyes, he said, "Thank you. We surely will."

Carrying the gift in his hand and cradling the bouquet of roses in his arms, Julien hurriedly made his way to the basement parking lot. He strutted toward the sports car.

A thunderous engine roared to life without warning, shattering the icy silence. A blinding flash of light followed, momentarily blinding him as he instinctively raised an arm to protect his eyes.

In that split second, a black vehicle lunged at him, roaring toward him like a beast in the night.

Julien panicked, wanting to jump out of the way, but it was too late.

The white roses slipped from his arms, scattering their petals on the ground.

A piercing screech echoed as the car screeched to a halt just three feet away.

Julien's chest heaved with rapid breaths, cold sweat beading on his forehead. Once the initial shock subsided, he cautiously opened his eyes.

The door of the black car swung open, and a man in dark attire stepped out. He had a well-sculpted face and an air of menace that followed him as he walked toward Julien, each step measured.

"You... You're..." Julien stuttered. He stared fixedly at this man who looked familiar to him.

The stranger stopped, stepping on a white rose petal. He bent down and picked up the greeting card that had

fallen from the bouquet. With icy eyes, he glanced at the delicate handwriting on it.

It read, "Although the world holds countless beautiful things, you are the most precious. Like an eternal flame, I will love you till my last breath. Jonah, happy birthday."

The man scoffed. "What a joke. More than that, it's pathetic."

His condescending smirk made Julien's skin crawl.

"Give it back to me!" Anger surged within Julien, and his face turned completely red. He reached out to snatch it from the man, but he easily avoided him.

"Is Jonah that great? Why do you love him so much?"

"That's none of your business. Who the heck are you?" Julien gritted out.

The man smirked. "We've crossed paths before, back in Bernardia."

Julien froze. Recognition and alarm spread through him. "Who are you? Did you follow me to Solana City?" 'It's simple. Come with me if you want to know who I am. I'll fill you in then." The man's gaze lingered on Julien's striking face. "Don't worry, I promise I won't hurt you."

"No. It's Jonah's birthday tonight. Whoever you are, nothing will stop me from being with him."

Julien knelt to retrieve the bouquet of roses, gently brushing away the dust that had settled on the velvety petals.

As he turned to leave, the man spoke again, I know everything about Jonah-things about him that you'll never discover."

He cocked his head and smirked. "Dr. Lovelace, aren't you even a tad curious?'