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.”

Madam Doris must have sensed your deep longing

reluctant to leave and chooses to stay by your side,” Ben

lump in his throat and hung his head with guilt. Newton and

relationship. Hence, he had

signs early in their relationship. They were incompatible and did not have much in

of the time, he

had been led astray by his desperation to be loved and his fear of losing everything he worked for. In the end, not only

I’ve been.”

I’m sorry.” His lashes fluttered as

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

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between us-I was luckier than you in that I fell in

“Grandpa, I …”

shouldn’t have forced you to marry Alice. Nothing good comes from force. From now on,

place, forcing her to be

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

her love life on pause after the divorce. That would trouble me

Ben responded, seemingly