Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Alyssa crouched down by the couch and gently nudged Winston. She said in the softest tone she could muster, "What's wrong? Feeling shy? Oh, Winston. It's no big deal. Who in their right mind would be so obsessed over something like this? That'd be a terrible testament to their character.

"Plus, our family owns KS Group. If I were to take a dump out by the entrance, the directors and staff would have no choice but to stay silent about it!"

Both Jasper and Neil were at a loss for words.

They knew Alyssa was trying to console Winston, but there were better ways to console someone— better analogies to be used.

Winston remained silent with his back toward Alyssa.

"You've been through so many ups and downs in life, Winston. You're not going to let this little hurdle drag you down, are you?" Alyssa was getting more anxious now. "Hey, Winston! Can you pull yourself together? You still have so many wives and kids to look after. What do we do if you don't toughen up?"

"Lyse," Winston finally said. His voice was so hoarse Alyssa could barely make out what was being said. "I must be such a disappointment to you, huh?"

talking about, Dad? Of course

so much... I'm sure all of you must find me a handful to deal with." Winston curled up into a tighter ball. "Do you know what was going through

was feeling so glad that your mother had passed on early. If she'd seen me

revealing his most vulnerable self to Jasper meant that he no longer saw

croaked out,

Jasper.

a step forward,

separate you and Lyse. I know I was wrong for doing all that, so now. I sincerely hope you'll forgive me. I'm

shocked to the core. He stammered, "N-No, sir. Please don't think that way! I've never blamed you for what you did or thought you were in the wrong. You really don't need

quietly. "I trust in your love for her as well as you being a respectable man. Please also manage your family business well. You have