Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 1813

Betty's breath hitched. The sight of Jasper was like a predator spotting its prey, sending a primal jolt of fear through her. She longed to disappear, to vanish into some dark, forgotten corner.

Javier shot Jasper a cold glance before rising and approaching them. "Dad, why didn't you tell me that you were coming? I could have welcomed you properly."

"I'm not a guest here; I'm returning to my own home. I don't need a grand welcome," Newton replied sarcastically, his tone laced with disdain for Javier. Their strained relationship was palpable.

Javier's expression darkened at his father's sharp retort. It was a clear reminder that Seaview Manor belonged to Newton, not him—just because he lived there, it didn't mean that he owned the place.

"Grandpa, I heard that Lauren has been recuperating at your place. How is she? Is she feeling better?" Betty hurried over and stood behind Javier. She immediately made herself look like she was showing concern for her sister.

"Lauren is doing much better. She's been eating well at my place."

Newton then turned to Jasper with a hint of suspicion. "Jasper, you brought us here. Did you have something to discuss?"

wool blanket covering Newton's legs, his

with the Harpers, the one who leaked Lauren's diagnosis and attacked

fixed his gaze on Betty,

at me?" Betty stammered, panic evident in her voice as cold sweat formed on her forehead. She began to retreat slowly, almost knocking over the expensive tea set on

I leaked that information! Don't scapegoat me just because you can't find anyone else to

stared

his eyes, his grip tightening on the armrests of his wheelchair. "Jasper. Are you saying that Betty conspired with the

Even if you have grievances with

blame. "Exactly! You're just trying to pin this on me to appease Alyssa's

completely unrelated to the conversation, sneezed, wondering who

without saying a word. Betty

that? The individual harboring nefarious intentions could

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