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.

the month. Newton always had his way

got so bad that she would get insomnia in anticipation of

Newton

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

time we consider

furiously

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

be by my side for at least ten

rush for?”

didn’t know what to

stay so even until they’re 52. They will still

suitors then!”

“You’re not trying to form

an emergency,

course not,

Beckett, don’t you force my granddaughters into an arranged

means the company is to go bankrupt tomorrow. Understood?” Newton ordered

arm, shaking

It’s nothing to do with the business. I’m the one who wants to marry.”

Newton asked

smile graced

had gone. His granddaughter

Javier, Dad. We’re only supporting Betty’s wishes. She already has someone