Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Tatiana, who moments ago displayed the demeanor of a heroine, suddenly wilted upon knowing it was her father calling. She lowered her head.

"It's okay, Taty."

Sean embraced her tightly, gazing at her with resolute but affectionate eyes. "I'll be with you. I'll go home with you. If Mr. Taylor wants to scold you for this, I'll take the blame for you."

"H-How can you do that? Dad's very scary when he's angry," Tatiana mumbled, feeling nervous.

Sean chuckled softly. "I'll say... 'Dad, if you want to vent your anger, take it out on me. Don't ruin your relationship with Taty.'"

Tatiana's heart skipped a beat at his words. She felt a tingling sensation coursing through her body. Her fair face flushed, making her look so adorable that Sean couldn't take his eyes off her.

While this young couple discussed their plans earnestly, Alyssa was at her wits' end.

She wasn't afraid of Winston. She was worried that he would blame Tatiana and ground her at home. This would make life for this young couple even harder.

Winston hadn't stopped calling since the first call.

spoke up seriously. "Lyse, if you don't

Alyssa blinked. "What are you

plan. "I'll say. 'Dad, everything was my idea. It has nothing to

are you making things

poked her finger at his solid chest. "The way Sean said it was quite adorable, but when you say that to Dad, it's like

He quickly grabbed her hand and

think it was a joke at all. His top priority now

herself, prepared her lines,

"Dad."

Taty with you?" Winston asked

she's here." Alyssa's heart pounded

phone to her." Winston's low voice carried a

took a deep breath. Her expression was serious as she said, "Dad, at this point, scolding Taty is pointless. Instead of getting angry, why don't we think about how to deal with the

exasperation at the other end of the phone. "Are you serious, Alyssa? Do