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

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

eyes,

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

hurriedly wiped Tatiana's tears. He felt so heartbroken that he could hardly catch his

Dad scold you?"

lips, she said, "Dad said he's proud

she turned around and buried her wet face in Sean's chest,

was a kid, although Tatiana excelled in her studies, all her

and so was Axel, although she didn't know what he was doing

insignificant and inferior. The deep-seated inferiority complex made her too

and fearing her father's disappointment,

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