Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Sophia's mind raced as she tried to come up with a strategy.

In the end, she came to a conclusion. It had been 20 years since the incident, and 20 years had already passed. So what if Tessa was here to give her statement?

She hadn't witnessed the entire incident with her own eyes. All the evidence was also long gone.

The thought of that made Sophia feel more at ease. She straightened her back slowly.

Javier stared at Tessa in surprise. For a number of years, Tessa attended closely to his beloved Anne. Despite that, he couldn't recall who she was.

Alyssa's heart was pounding. The pace of her breathing had become uneven. Fortunately, she had Jasper by her side. He had his arm around her waist.

He comforted her in silence. It helped her calm her racing heart.

She wasn't the type of person to lose her patience. This time, however, was different. This was something related to the person she loved the most. It was a crucial fight.

deep-seated hatred had been building up for 20

like jelly under the table. She didn't take a single glance at the public gallery. She didn't

information. His pupils constricted. He then asked in his usual

Tessa Flores,"

look at your particulars. You worked as a helper with the Beckett family

his eyes

recalled that that woman was indeed one of their helpers.

and resigned. He had completely forgotten about this insignificant person. So, he had never expected to see her in court. Not just that, she was now appearing as

of Anne. Subconsciously, he clutched at

Seaview Manor 20 years ago. I was the late Mrs. Beckett, Mr. Jasper's mother, Anne Bartley's helper. I was responsible for looking after Madam Anne's daily

been buried for 20 years. It was the name of someone who was no longer

up. The tears in his eyes toned

thought that they had just gotten a nobody to take the witness stand. To him, they were just being desperate