Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 143

Axel was in the backyard, walking straight toward his Lamborghini without so much as looking back.

“Axel Alyssa cried, running up to him, “Where are you going?”

“As far away from this place as possible, obviously. Hopefully, I never have to come back.” When Axel turned to look at her, she could see that his cheek had turned alarmingly red where their father had hit him.

“You always said you cared the most about our brothers and me. So if this is our home, then it’s your home too. How could you just never come back again?” Alyssa asked, holding onto her brother’s hand. Her heart hurt so deeply.

Axel gazed at his beloved sister, then gently cupped her cheek. “Of course, I love you guys. I’ll love you guys wherever I go. But this isn’t home anymore. I’ve fulfilled my promise to you, Lyse. You wouldn’t still be upset with me because of it, right?”

Alyssa nodded slowly, suddenly feeling like crying.

“If you want to show respect and love for Winston, then I suggest you never make me appear before him ever again. I have to go now. Duty Calls. I’ll come to visit you soon.”

“Axel” Mandy appeared from behind them with a bag in hand.

Axel was surprised to see her. He greeted softly. “Mandy.”

The woman’s eyes were rimmed with redness. She took a deep breath before handing the man the bag of items.

“There’s

poultices and medicines we developed recently to treat both internal and external injuries. I

She’s worried your trip might take

lide your

feet, a gentle smile on her face. “We hope these

kind tone. “Thank you. I’m pretty stocked up, really. But I

Axel hugged Alyssa for a

later, his Lamborghini disappeared

Mandy were left standing in

Alyssa consoled the older woman. “Axel’s improved a lot. He’s still a wild child.

said Mandy, dipping her head sadly. “He

tightened, not knowing what to

tragedy

eldest son and Alyssa’s half–brother, Damien Taylor, Captain of Solana Airways, had

saved that day, but not Damien’s. His passing occurred on what should have been his

complex relations,

on its way back to Solana City. Xavier remained a steady

gauge

solemn, his cheeks and lips pale, as if he

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Mr Beckett