Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jonah stared blankly at Julien, even though he was emotionally affected. Did Julien really spend the entire time waiting for him?

Jonah pondered whether Julien had truly foregone sleep and lingered by the door solely to catch a glimpse of him.

He gathered his thoughts and clenched his fist.

Julien pleaded, "Jonah, did I do or say something wrong? Tell me. Please." He could no longer stand Jonah's cold shoulder. His voice shook in nervousness as he attempted to hold Jonah's hand.

Jonah suddenly took a step backward to dodge Julien's move. Julien felt a shiver down his spine. He called out, "Jonah..."

"Dr. Lovelace."

Julien's eyes wavered upon hearing that. "What did you just call me?"

"Dr. Lovelace." This time, Jonah sounded more distant than before. He seemed to have reverted into the once arrogant eldest son of the Taylor family. "Thank you for your service. My dad's condition has stabilized.

"You have been in Belbanks for a long time. You haven't had a chance to visit your family, am I right? Why don't you go home?"

Julien felt like he was punched in the gut. His hand froze in the middle of the air. "What did Aunt Mandy say to you?"

has nothing to do with

home. I do not want to go abroad. All I want is to stay by your side forever on whatever ground and status. I will give up everything just

insisted in an icy tone, "Dr. Lovelace, you may stay at Heightsnew Villa for as long as you like if you

the KS Group kicks

Jonah spun around swiftly with a determined and

with all his might. Tears rolled down

felt suffocated. He opened

do anything you want me to in exchange for your attention.

in front of Jonah in a desperate effort

first place." Jonah, standing with his back facing Julien, made more hurtful remarks. "You are as free

the president of KS Group and a devout Christian. I can never be with you, given my social status and my religious beliefs. Even if I choose to marry and have kids, my partner cannot be of the same

each word hurting more than

"Jonah, Julien."

were caught by surprise when they heard

went blank, and his jaw tightened. He forcefully removed the hand that Julien placed on his waist. Holding his

looked calm and composed,

"Mandy," Jonah croaked.