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.

had his way of

bad that she would get insomnia in anticipation of the

Newton would

under the

it’s time we consider

furiously in

Betty is only 25 years old. Why

want her and Lauren to be by my side for

rush for?”

He didn’t know what to

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

suitors then!”

trying to form a marriage alliance, are

emergency, is

course not,

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

is to go bankrupt tomorrow. Understood?” Newton

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

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

asked incredulously.

nodded. A shy smile graced

where the time had gone. His

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