Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Feeling bitter, Mandy nonetheless smiled with understanding. "You wouldn't have talked back to me otherwise.

"I will not stop you from pursuing the woman you love, but with one condition—Lauren and Landon must have a clean break. If they remained entangled with each other, I do not want you involved in it." Mandy's tone grew serious. "I do not mind your partner's background or life experience as long as she's a decent young lady. However, I will not accept a daughter-in-law whom you stole from another man."

Jasper had a newfound respect for Mandy. It was no surprise she had raised three wonderful children.

"Lauren will have the final say." Cyrus' eyes shone with determination. "If she chooses me, I will not disappoint her. But if she chooses to be with Landon, I will help them to overcome the challenges, no matter what it takes."

An idea came to Alyssa. Eyes twinkling, she asked, "Cyrus, are you really willing to help?"

"Have I ever walked back on my word?" Cyrus seemed to have made up his mind.

"Since Mandy is here as well, I will openly state my idea." After a pause, Alyssa inquired firmly, "Cyrus, may I make use of you?"

solemn gaze on Alyssa. "Lyse, what is it that you

smile at him. "I

"Lyse, my mom has just warned me not

no. By wrecking their marriage, what I mean is I'd like you to ruin the upcoming marriage between Lauren and Freddy, so he

in Jasper's eyes deepened. He wrapped an arm around her waist. Last night, he made love to her in an attempt to distract her and

and Lauren and

fates

Lauren?" Cyrus rested his chin on his fingers. Deep in thought, he said, "Well, it's no different than stealing, but I don't mind competing against Freddy. I'm a Taylor—I don't shy away from conflicts, and I can handle

Javier Beckett holds a deep

a bad influence on Mandy, teaching the

matter. It takes two to tango, doesn't it?" Smiling confidently, she explained, "If the Hodgsons refuse to take Lauren as their daughter-in-law, Javier can't force the marriage. He can't