Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Javier stormed in with a stern expression, exuding deep resentment. He was closely followed by Rory.

"The weather is so good today. Why do you look so gloomy? Don't ruin my day."

Clicking his tongue, Newton shifted his gaze away from Javier's solemn face, showing clear annoyance toward him. "Seeing you makes my chest feel tight. It's like I've lost another two years of life."

Javier paid no mind to banter with Newton. He went straight for Lauren, completely disregarding the presence of the Taylors. "Lauren! Come back with me now!"

Lauren looked visibly frightened, her face turning pale. Instinctively, she clutched her teddy bear and stepped back.

Just as Javier's hand was about to touch her, another hand with taut veins suddenly grabbed his wrist firmly, like a pair of handcuffs.

Lauren's eyes widened abruptly as she looked at the tall figure standing in front of her. "Cyrus..."

Cyrus met Javier's reddened eyes and smiled coldly. "Mr. Javier, please talk things out. You're scaring Lauren."

Javier took a deep breath but still couldn't pull his hand out from under Cyrus' restraint. Embarrassment and anger showed in his gritted teeth. "Let go!"

narrowed slightly, and he

immediately stepped back to create distance between them. He lowered his head to

It was as if he were treating Javier like a

Cyrus suppressed

a furious roar. "Didn't you hear what I just

"Lauren had plans to go out with Cyrus first. Mrs. Taylor even visited us with thoughtful gifts. What's with

them this way!" Javier impatiently waved his hand. "Regardless, my daughter cannot associate with the

and imposing voice

keeping us in suspense?

clearly demonstrated that the matriarch of the Taylor family was not

could marry such an outstanding and capable

burning with anger, sneered. "Mrs. Taylor, can you swear that you didn't bring your

Mandy's brows furrowed slightly.

family to

to publicly humiliate Freddy at the Hodgson family banquet. Wasn't it to emphasize that the Taylors are interested in