Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Just as Cyrus was about to speak with an icy gaze in his eyes, Mandy went ahead with a smile. "Really? I shall ask Mayor Hodgson about this. Does he not see me as a Lovelace, or do you not take me as a Lovelace?"

Orlander, who was mentioned without warning, coughed after choking on his wine.

"Anyway, it doesn't matter whether or not I'm a Lovelace." Mandy cast an unreadable look at Orlander. "After all, I'm here with my son, representing the Taylor family. Mayor Hodgson, Minnie, you'll welcome us, won't you?"

"Ah! It's our mistake." Minnie hurriedly approached them with an apologetic smile to break the tension. "We thought you'd attend the event with Joseph since you are family. We did not think it through. We'll be more careful next time!"

Mandy replied coldly, "I'm no longer a Lovelace after I married Winston Taylor. If you are sending out invitations, please address them to the Taylor family of Belbanks."

"Mandy, that's enough." Joseph took a step toward her. He lowered his voice. "Are you trying to argue with me in front of everyone here?"

my time." Looking away, she snickered. "I wouldn't have wasted time talking to you or even taking a look at you had you not come up to irk

most in the family isn't Dad, who

a breath. His face seemed to sting in pain from the memory

his image, Mandy refused

off in the Hodgson's living room. The dance was an opportunity Orlander

their dance partners and started waltzing in the middle of

She smiled and asked, "Mayor Hodgson, sorry to interrupt. I need

his grasp on the wine

immediately rose from his seat as he couldn't afford to snub her.