Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Tatiana suppressed her grievances and forced out the brightest smile she could muster, even adding a hint of sweetness to her tone as she spoke, "I heard you were ill, Mrs. Lynch. Sean rushed over to see you. He really cared for you.

"If you don't mind, may I look after you these days? Just let me know whatever you want to eat. Whether it's soup, stew, or snacks, I can make them for you."

Observing this, Sean felt his heart ache again. He wrapped his arm around her waist, holding her tightly against him.

He pitied her.

He pitied her for trying so hard to please his parents and for sacrificing herself just to leave a good impression on them.

She was his treasure. Yet, at this moment, he felt like he was tarnishing her.

Sinead was initially pleased to see the daughter of the Taylor family showing such concern for her. However, upon witnessing Sean being affectionate with Tatiana, she felt a pang of jealousy. She thought Tatiana was merely trying to win them over and seduce her son, not acting out of genuine kindness.

"No need to trouble you, Ms. Tatiana. My son has hired a specialized caregiver to take care of me. You're a noble lady. My life might be cut short if I let you serve

in her throat. Embarrassed, she bit down on her lower

say such sarcastic words

was I being sarcastic? Do I

in frustration. "They say a son forgets his mother when

from the brink of death." Beside her, Simon patted Sinead's back, playing

a verbal assault on

skin. "Ms. Tatiana, there were some things I wanted to discuss with you privately, but since you're here today, I might

not approve of

in place, feeling as if she had been struck by lightning. A tremendous