Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Betty covered the receiver with her hand. Even though she was furious, she still tried to act sneakily.

"Just a little while ago, Landon came to my house to propose marriage. Initially, my father wasn't in agreement. Then, Alyssa and Jasper showed up with Grandpa!

"With a few words, Grandpa gave my father an earful. He even sealed the deal on Lauren's marriage with Landon! They are going to be engaged soon! Surely Landon will knock that idiot up right after.

"What use would there be for you to come back after that? Are you going to celebrate becoming an aunt?"

There was silence on the other end of the call.

"Hey! Say something..."

"Don't you worry. I'm not the only one among the Harpers who does not wish to see Lauren marrying Landon. A marriage alliance between wealthy families may seem like a strong alliance, but in reality, it is full of weaknesses. A small misstep is enough to make everything fall through.

"Jasper and Alyssa are hopeless romantics. How many more individuals of this sort are there in the world? Landon? Hah, that would be a joke," Zoe sniggered without hesitation.

that she couldn't deny—Jasper and Alyssa's love was steadfast. The love they shared

more thing. You didn't even get to have a funeral for your mother. You must be

you come over and spend some time with me? I can pay for your expenses if you're short on cash. You have a private plane, right? If not,

enraged

ridiculed for failing to find a husband. On the very same day, she

might not know it, but I do. Why would I fly over to where you are? I'll just end up watching you both being

to you

one of the helpers to brew some chamomile

were in Seaview Manor. Earlier, Landon was so brutally honest in exposing her dark secret.

before knocking on the door

Betty, what brings you here? Mr. Javier isn't feeling too well. He needs to get some

the kitchen and made him some chamomile tea," Betty answered with