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.

time of the month. Newton always had his way

that she would get insomnia in anticipation

wondered when Newton would die.

under the table. “Betty’s a young woman now,

it’s time we consider

furiously

years old. Why are you

want her and Lauren to be by my side for at least ten more years. What the hell are you in a

rush for?”

his lips. He didn’t know what

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

suitors then!”

not trying to form a marriage alliance, are

having an emergency, is

course not, Dad,”

force my granddaughters into an arranged

go bankrupt tomorrow. Understood?” Newton ordered

on his arm, shaking her head. “Mom and Dad

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

asked

shy smile graced her face.

where the time had gone. His granddaughter was all grown

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