Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Tatiana said, "No! Don't think this way, Sean. I feel so blessed every day to be with you. I've never felt like I've suffered."

Holding Sean's damp face, Tatiana panicked, and her eyes reddened. Each tear that rolled down his face felt like a pit carved into her heart.

No one would know how strong Sean was more than she did. He had partnered with Jasper and Alyssa for so long and fought for them, becoming one of the most powerful people they had.

Yet, that very same man hid in the kitchen to cry about what happened to her that day. The pain must be so great that he felt this dejected.

Sean lowered his gaze, his voice strained with pain as he spoke, "Taty, you are a cherished member of the Taylor family, the darling of Mr. Winston and Madam Lyla. Mr. Jonah and Ms. Alyssa hold you dear.

"I've witnessed your growth, the carefree days of your youth—licking lollipops, playfully hiding behind Ms. Alyssa. It's etched vividly in my memory. If it weren't for me, your life would have been much happier. My family has robbed you of your joy."

Tatiana shook her head, fighting back tears. She was concerned that if he kept dwelling on these thoughts, he might not be able to recover from the emotional turmoil.

Sean croaked, gritting his teeth so tightly it seemed they might break. "When I saw how they humiliated you today, I was so tempted to..."

finish, Tatiana tiptoed and kissed him passionately

desire. His chest rose and fell against her

coiled its way into

overflowing pot of milk

turn it off now," Tatiana coyly

his senses. He frantically turned down the fire and

and laughed helplessly. "Look at

at all. You are the most perfect man to

tightly and clung to him like a koala. "Sean, you have to remember how important you

how you've robbed me of my joy.

reddened by the kiss. Her angry look had melted some of Sean's grievances away. He

with us to create our own happiness. So, don't feel that you've let me