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

side. It got so bad that she would get insomnia in anticipation of

Newton would die.

cleared his throat, clasping Sophia’s hand under the table.

it’s time we consider her

blushed furiously in

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

for at least ten more years. What the hell are

rush for?”

He didn’t

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

suitors then!”

eyes. “You’re not trying to

emergency,

of course not, Dad,”

don’t you force my

the company is to go bankrupt

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

nothing to do with the business.

asked incredulously.

smile graced her

couldn’t help but wonder where the time had gone. His granddaughter was all grown up.

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