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.

Newton always had his way of pushing

so bad that she would get insomnia in anticipation of the monthly

Newton

the table. “Betty’s a young woman

it’s time we consider her

furiously in response.

eating. “Marriage? Betty is only 25 years

to be by my side for at least ten more

rush for?”

He didn’t know what to

will no doubt stay so even until they’re 52.

suitors then!”

eyes. “You’re not trying to form a marriage alliance, are

an emergency, is it?”

not, Dad,” Sophia

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

go bankrupt tomorrow. Understood?” Newton

Grandpa.” Betty tugged on his arm, shaking her head. “Mom and Dad are

the business. I’m the one who wants to

Newton asked incredulously.

smile graced her

help but wonder where the time had gone. His granddaughter was all grown up.

misunderstood Javier, Dad. We’re only supporting Betty’s wishes.