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..."

could finish, Tatiana tiptoed and kissed him passionately on the lips with her eyes

fell against

coiled its way into his

pot of milk

if we don't turn it off now," Tatiana coyly

frantically turned down the fire and

he sighed and laughed helplessly. "Look at me. I can't even do

the most perfect

Sean's waist tightly and clung to him like a koala. "Sean, you

me of my joy. I have a temper, you know, and I'm not afraid to use it. I am super

her lips reddened by the kiss. Her angry look had melted some of Sean's grievances away. He couldn't

more. "My family bestowed their blessings upon me. Now, the responsibility lies with us to create our own happiness. So, don't feel that you've let me down. I