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.

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

have a funeral for your mother. You must be bored to death. Freddy came to Yoarkley to

if you're short on cash. You have a

was enraged with

day, she got

but I do. Why would I fly over to where you are? I'll just end up watching you

to

herself down. She instructed one of the helpers to brew some chamomile tea. Then,

Manor. Earlier, Landon was so brutally honest in exposing her dark secret. Naturally, she had to seize

deep breath before knocking on the door

looked at her coldly. "Ms. Betty, what brings you here? Mr. Javier isn't feeling too

I went to the kitchen and