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..."

don't feel guilty. You were incredibly brave tonight. Your mom

and said, "From now on, be frank and bold. Don't always hide your thoughts. You're my daughter. I'll crush

flowed from Tatiana's eyes, streaming down her delicate

call ended, Alyssa's phone was already damp, as if it had

both Alyssa and Jasper were worried. Sean took out a handkerchief from his pocket and hurriedly wiped Tatiana's tears. He

Dad scold

shook her head. With quivering lips, she said, "Dad said

she turned around and buried her wet

was a kid, although Tatiana excelled in her studies,

although she didn't know what he was doing out there. Damien sacrificed himself, and Miley was

inferior. The deep-seated inferiority complex made her too

had caused big trouble and fearing her father's disappointment, she

mixed emotions. Tears streamed down her