Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 427

That night, the Beckett family got together for their monthly dinner with Newton.

The atmosphere appeared cheerful and merry; even Betty helped serve her sister food and drink every

now and then. It was as if they shared a close bond.

Lauren stayed silent beside Jasper, not uttering a word since the beginning of the evening.

Though she remained quiet, her determination was evident-every morsel of food Betty gave her was

discreetly pushed to the side of the plate.

Javier set his silverware down. “Dad, Sophia and I have something important in the works. We’d like to

seek your opinion on it now that we’ve taken the time to consider it.”

“Why? If you two have decided, then there is no point in coming to me for approval.” Newton tucked into

some corn.

Newton went on, saying, “I’m sure this wife of yours can give you all the opinions you need to hear.

Haven’t you relied on her all these years?”

Sophia forced a smile, even though her chest was filled with hatred.

month. Newton always had his way of pushing her buttons or digging a

she would get insomnia in anticipation of the monthly dinner.

wondered when Newton would die.

cleared his throat, clasping Sophia’s hand under the table. “Betty’s a young woman now, Dad.

it’s time we consider her marriage

blushed furiously in

eating. “Marriage? Betty is only 25 years old. Why are you trying to marry

my side for at least ten

rush for?”

pursed his lips. He didn’t

girls are beautiful and will no doubt stay so even until they’re 52. They will still have their fair share of

suitors then!”

“You’re not trying to

having an emergency,

No, of course not, Dad,” Sophia hurriedly

you now, Javier Beckett, don’t you force my granddaughters into an

go bankrupt tomorrow. Understood?”

shaking her head. “Mom

the business.

Newton asked

A shy smile graced her face.

help but wonder where the time had gone. His granddaughter

Betty’s wishes. She already has