Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Julien got released from his "cell" and taken to the courtyard.

The front yard of Lovelace Residence was packed with people as everyone had gathered there.

Julien was looking fit. He stood tall in the middle of the courtyard. Joseph was sitting on a wooden chair. Julien watched as his father sipped on his tea.

Aidan was standing respectfully by the side. They had also called on an audience to watch the spectacle that was about to happen.

Julien felt extremely uncomfortable. His stomach churned.

Beyond the walls lay a modern civilization, yet within the confines of their home, it remained a feudal society.

When he was young, he always thought that Mandy's actions weren't justified. She was from the Lovelace family. This was a family that gave her such a luxurious life. However, she would rather rebel and escape this family. It wasn't worth it at all.

That said, his heart was being swayed right now. He was tempted to follow in Mandy's footsteps.

in

back. He faked a slight smile. "Dad, what century are we in now? We don't even have to kneel when we

Joseph froze.

the wrong. You were the one who put our family to

to admit to my mistakes. I did so. I have said what I needed to say. It's not going

not going to

felt like his heart was bleeding. It was so painful, as if a part of his heart was being

Taylor family's affairs again. I've already given in to this extent.

made everyone

the Lovelace family. No one else other than Edgar Lovelace, Joseph's father, would dare to go against

standards. This is a grave error!" Aidan interjected instantly. His face was red. "Dad has to punish you

future, our family's values will lose their significance.

me to set as an example to others," Julien scoffed,

butler had brought the family's tool for discipline to Joseph. In full view of everyone, he said, "Mr. Joseph, here