Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Dad! Mom! Don't listen to him! It's not like that!" Simon angrily defended himself, "Steven and Sean conspired together and caused me trouble in court.

"Now, he is jumping at the first chance to speak for Sean and try to tarnish my reputation! I believe Alyssa and Jasper have bribed both of them! They are lackeys for the Taylors. They are just as bad as them."

Unable to endure any longer, Steven interrupted before Simon could finish. He, who had always been poised and proper, punched Simon!

He was more ruthless than Sean and punched Simon right in the nose. Sean stagged backward from the force, and his nose bled profusely.

"Sigh, a leopard can't change its spots."

Steven shook his sore fingers. Rage burned in his eyes. "If you claim I conspired with Sean on this, so be it. Sean collaborated with me to beat the crap out of the shameless, pretentious, and malicious person you are! What can you do about it?"

He pointed

inexplicable look. Then, he bent down to pick up the suitcase that fell on the ground. He took a stack of envelopes

Spencer took them from

comprises all the cases Simon defended. These citizens

when they were wrongly accused and suffered significant losses, they could only silently endure

exposing Simon for his treacherous deeds. I've read every word in every letter multiple times for countless nights. I lose sleep thinking about the contents

carried this guilt for three years. I know everything Simon did in secret. But, to protect this kinship, both of your feelings and his image as the

my power. I've lost the right to wear this robe. So, once everything

darkened as he struggled to steady his

lost your mind? What are you

are today. You are the