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..."

You were incredibly brave tonight. Your mom and

but he quickly suppressed it. He laughed heartily and said, "From now on, be frank and bold. Don't

from Tatiana's eyes, streaming

was already damp, as if it had been pulled out of

handkerchief from his pocket and hurriedly wiped Tatiana's tears.

scold you?" Alyssa

lips, she

around and buried her wet face

excelled in her studies, all her siblings

was a president. Silas and Liam were impressive, and so was Axel, although she didn't know what he was doing out there. Damien sacrificed

to them, Tatiana felt insignificant and inferior. The deep-seated inferiority complex made her too afraid to ask her father for

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

was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Tears streamed down her face, but each one was a