Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 308

“Grandpa, how are you feeling these days? Let me know if something doesn’t feel right.”

Jasper knelt on one knee by Newton’s wheelchair and glanced up at his grandfather. His eyes were clear, bright, and reminiscent of his teenage years.

He further suggested, “Why don’t you move back to Seaview Manor? That way, Mrs. Rosie and I can better look after you.”

“Why would I? Your dad and his wretched wife will only shave years off my life!”

The thought of Sophia gave Newton a headache. He let out an exasperated sigh. “I have sworn not to move back until Javier divorces that woman. I’m fine here. The secret to longevity is to keep them out of sight anyway!”

Jasper flashed a bitter smile. He felt helpless in front of his stubborn grandfather.

“This villa was home to Mr. Newton and Madam Doris. He’s unwilling to leave because it feels and reminds him of Madam Doris,” the thoughtful Ben explained with a smile.

“Ben, I am increasingly senile, I think. Sometimes, I am delusional.”

Newton turned around and stared at the backyard in a daze. “I once saw Doris singing and tending to the

flowers in the backyard. She even smiled at me when I walked up to her.”

Mr. Newton, you’re not senile. Madam Doris must have sensed your deep longing for

and chooses to stay by your side,” Ben comforted the old

and hung his head with guilt. Newton and Doris had a loving marriage,

him hope for a loyal relationship. Hence, he had an obsession with his

early in their relationship. They were incompatible

of the time, he was the one

desperation to be loved and his fear of losing everything he worked for. In

I’ve

fluttered as

his prideful grandson, now riddled with shame and guilt. He sighed and patted Jasper on the shoulder.

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only one difference between us-I was luckier than you in that I fell in love with the right woman. Anyway, I’m glad you have changed your ways.”

“Grandpa, I …”

have forced you to marry Alice. Nothing good comes from force. From now on, you and Alice should pursue whomever you love.

her to be with a man who

of bachelors who are a good match for Alice. Since I have too much time on my hands, I’ll

pause after the divorce. That would trouble me to no

responded, seemingly amused and caught