Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Tatiana turned pale. She cautiously took the phone and pressed it against her reddened ear. "Dad..."

"Taty, your livestream has caused quite a stir outside. But you're quite smart to choose our own hotel. You must have learned such a cunning move from Lyse, right?" Winston mocked.

"N-No..." Tatiana was afraid and became tongue-tied. "Dad, I'm sorry. It's all my fault. Please don't blame Lyse."

"Feeling any better after venting all that frustration?"

Winston's sudden question caught Tatiana off guard. "What?"

"I know that matter has been weighing on your heart. Your mom almost cries every night in her room because of it.

"If standing up tonight and exposing David's heinous act can make you feel better, then I fully support your decision." Winston's deep and gentle voice was like a soothing balm as if he were afraid of scaring his timid daughter.

A strong wave of emotion surged, causing Tatiana's eyes to turn red. "Dad... I..."

were incredibly brave tonight. Your mom and I are proud of

renowned business tycoon, Winston actually choked up saying that, but he quickly suppressed it. He laughed heartily and said, "From now on, be frank and bold. Don't always hide your thoughts. You're my daughter. I'll crush anyone who dares to

eyes, streaming down her delicate

ended, Alyssa's phone was already damp, as

a handkerchief from his pocket and hurriedly wiped Tatiana's tears. He felt so heartbroken that he could hardly catch his breath, yet he dared

scold you?" Alyssa asked

head. With quivering lips, she said, "Dad said he's proud

buried

although Tatiana excelled in her studies, all her siblings were outstanding and

although she didn't know what he was doing out there. Damien sacrificed himself, and Miley was the First Lady. Not to mention Alyssa,

complex made her too afraid to ask her father for anything, no matter

and fearing her father's disappointment, she didn't expect to

streamed down her face, but each