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?"

pained. "What are you talking about, Dad? Of

myself so much... I'm sure all of you must find me a handful to deal with." Winston curled up into a

mother had passed on early. If she'd seen me in such a state,

was present here. The fact that he was revealing his most vulnerable self to Jasper meant that he no longer saw the

croaked out,

Jasper.

step forward, standing side by side

separate you and Lyse. I know I was wrong for doing all that, so

was 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.

being a respectable man. Please also manage your family business well. You have to become as rich as I am one day so my daughter doesn't live in poverty with you.