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 her.

by your side,” Ben comforted the

a lump in his throat and hung his head with guilt. Newton and Doris had a

Hence, he had an obsession with

relationship. They were incompatible and did not

of the time, he

desperation to be loved and his fear of losing everything he worked for. In the end, not only did

I’ve been.”

His lashes fluttered as he spoke in a shaking

grandson, now riddled with shame and guilt. He sighed and patted Jasper on the shoulder. “Jasper, you were just like me when

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in that I fell in love with the right woman. Anyway, I’m glad you

“Grandpa, I …”

Alice. Nothing good comes from force. From now on, you and Alice should pursue whomever you

have put Alice in a tough place, forcing her to be with a man

face and instructed Ben, “Ben, show me a list of bachelors who are a good match for Alice. Since I have too much time on my hands, I’ll bring her

pause after the divorce. That would

Oh… Sure, Mr. Newton,” Ben responded, seemingly amused and caught by