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.

always had his way of pushing her buttons

so bad that she would get

wondered when Newton

clasping Sophia’s hand under the table. “Betty’s

we consider her marriage prospects.”

blushed furiously in

25 years old. Why are you trying to marry her off so

want her and Lauren to be by my side for at least ten more years. What the

rush for?”

lips. He didn’t know what to say.

even until they’re 52. They will still have their fair

suitors then!”

suddenly narrowed his eyes. “You’re not trying to form a marriage alliance,

emergency, is

No, of course not, Dad,” Sophia hurriedly said.

force

means the company is to go bankrupt

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

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

asked incredulously.

shy smile graced

but wonder where the time had gone. His granddaughter

We’re only supporting Betty’s