Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2238

This came like a bolt from the blue to Newton and Javier.

Even though Alyssa tried to conceal her shock, she was, in truth, as surprised as they were. Her dark eyes betrayed a flicker of doubt and judgment.

'Mr. Newton, Mr. Javier, allow me to explain, Sheryl said, stepping forward from behind Justin. Her eyes lowered as she spoke, her brows furrowing with concern. "During that kidnapping 18 years ago, after the kidnappers abused Mr. Justin, he began suffering from severe symptoms such as organ failure, nerve paralysis, and many others.

"Over the years, Mr. Justin has endured immense hardship in Mosgravia. His condition only stabilized after he tried out various treatment methods. He has to rely on an assortment of medications every day in order to keep up with living a normal life."

Upon hearing that, Javier's heart was pained. He sighed and mumbled, "It must've been hard on you, my son..." Justin responded with a relaxed smile on his face. He shook his head.

Sheryl's face was filled with heartache. "Back then, Mr. Justin wasn't able to control his legs like a normal person because of his nerve paralysis. The organ damage also caused various bodily functions of his to severely deteriorate. That's why he would rely on a wheelchair to get around all year long...

With an inexplicable look in her eyes, Alyssa fixed her gaze on Justin's legs.

Javier went up to him hurriedly. In a concerned voice, he asked, "Justin, how do you feel now?"

I'm much better, Dad. Look, didn't I just stand up earlier?"

Justin smiled slightly. "It's just that I can't run or jump like a normal person can. Other than that, there are no issues in my daily life."

"That's great. That's great!" Javier was elated; with Jasper still unconscious, Justin's return felt like a timely blessing, especially since his health had improved so much.

Javier's mind started racing again.

The cloud of doom and gloom above his head finally dispersed a little.

*Justin, thank you for rushing all the way back for Jasper's sake."

After a long period of silence, Newton finally spoke up. "Your medical team is in Mosgravia. Even though there have been improvements to your health, I suppose you can't stop your treatments? How long do you plan to stay in Solana City this time?"

"Um...'

Justin paused. He narrowed his eyes and smiled. "I'll probably stay on. I don't think I'll leave again. After all, Solana City and Beckett Group is where my home is."

Newton's pupils constricted all of a sudden.

While maintaining an unruffled expression on her face, Alyssa curled her fingers into balls of fists by her side. The veins on her hands throbbed slightly.

'Grandpa, Dad, do you know how much I missed all of you throughout these years of being in Mosgravia alone? Do you know how much effort I had to put in in order to repair this broken body of mine so that I can stand before both of you like a decent human being?"

At first, Justin's complaints sounded like they were filled with fury. Yet, the smile in his eyes and his clear voice dissolved all of that, making him look more composed than everyone else. "I've put in so much effort and restrained myself so much just so I could come home.

"From what I hear, it sounds like I'm not very welcomed here, Grandpa.

*Not at all. Of course I'm happy that you're able to return and reunite with our family."

Newton maintained his composure and forced a smile on his face. 'You are my grandson no matter what. I love all of you the same."

Alyssa once stayed by Newton's side for a long time. She understood him very well. His feigned politeness and insincerity were completely exposed by his current tone and expression.

From the start, Alyssa sensed a strange coldness in Newton toward Justin despite him being the eldest grandson, Javier's son, and his first wife. She even felt like Newton was somewhat repelled by him.

Newton had raised Justin from a young age, while Jasper was an illegitimate child. Logically speaking, his looks and talents wouldn't be inferior to Jasper's.

They were both Becketts. Why was it that Newton looked like he kept his distance from Justin, his oldest grandson, but doted on Jasper, who came from a lowly background? He even raised and groomed Jasper to take over Beckett Group, and put high hopes on him.