Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Steven asserted, "Mom, I've made my decision. You don't need to persuade me otherwise."

Then, Steven's burdened gaze fell on Spencer's haggard face once again.

Suddenly, he distanced himself from the man who had raised them. "Dad, I've never asked for anything growing up. But, I'm asking you today to think of our 30-year relationship and agree to this. I will only ask this once.

"I hope you won't make things difficult for Ms. Tatiana and won't prevent Sean from being together with her. They really love each other. If Sean loses Ms. Tatiana, I'm certain he wouldn't find anyone as great as her in this lifetime."

Sean and Tatiana stood before Spencer with laced fingers. They exchanged glances, and it was obvious that their love was as deep as the ocean.

What Steven said terrified Sinead. She could only wail.

An inexplicable look appeared in Spencer's eyes. He asked hoarsely, "Steven, are you using your resignation to threaten me?"

"If you think that way, so be it," Steven laughed dryly.

could be heard outside the ward before a subsequent knock

door, so he went to open

men in suits stood by the door. Sean lowered his gaze and saw the badges on their chest. They were

"Is Simon Lynch here?"

shuddered at the

stepped aside to make way for

prosecutors walked in grimly. They were slightly startled to see Spencer and acknowledged

politics and law knew of Spencer's illustrious career. He was a respected elder,

Simon, please follow us." They

the severity of

Each step felt

supported him, escorting him out

covered her face and wailed profusely. Spencer's gray eyebrows knitted together. The shock felt like a slap, and

elaboration or explanation from Simon was