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.”

Doris must have sensed your deep longing for her. That’s why

by your side,”

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

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

were warning signs early in their relationship. They were incompatible

about. Most of the time, he was the one

been led astray by his desperation to be loved and his fear of losing everything he worked for. In the end,

foolish I’ve

fluttered as he spoke

guilt. He sighed and patted Jasper on the shoulder. “Jasper, you were just like me when I was

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only one difference between us-I was luckier than you in that I fell in

“Grandpa, I …”

forced you to marry Alice. Nothing good comes from force.

put Alice in a tough place, forcing her to be with a man who doesn’t love

“Ben, show me a list of bachelors who are a good match for Alice. Since

want to see her love life on pause after the divorce. That would trouble me to no

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