Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper rested his chin on Alyssa's head and rubbed against it. "Sure. If it's your wish to get rid of Daisy Schmidt, I'll see to it."

"Taty... Why?" Sean was astonished to learn that Tatiana had dropped the lawsuit. Kneeling beside the bed on one knee, he gripped her sweaty hands and offered, "I can be your legal representation. I'll battle the Schmidts on your behalf. We will win this court case for sure, so why are you backing down? We must continue the fight against the Schmidts until the very end."

"I'm sorry, Sean..." Hugging her knees and curling up in bed, she looked at him through tears. "I understand your sentiments, but I'm sorry..."

The more she apologized, the more painful and suffocating it became for him. Tatiana was not at fault. The blame lay with the Schmidts and that scoundrel David.

"Sean, can we put an end to this case? Please stop fighting for me." Tearing up, she shook her head. "I'm a Taylor. The Schmidts can't do anything to me. But what will you do if you make them your enemy?

your family? If this scandal goes viral, your family might see me differently even if David did

mind went blank as

fearful of the attention and the public opinion. She was more worried about how

I was young. I still feel the same. I'd like to take your last name." Gently caressing the face of her lover, she said, "I know your family has reservations about me. They won't approve if they learn about the scandal.

know that Alyssa had said something to the effect last night. The two Taylor sisters were equally empathetic and thoughtful. Because of that, they were willing to endure humiliation and suppress their

ending with Jasper, but what

hug. "If

one with her. He promised, "You're the only woman I'd like

her teary eyes. She had no idea what the future held, but his