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!"

sharp eyes narrowed slightly, and he

head to steal a glance at

had gripped his wrist so firmly. It was as if he were treating Javier like a

Newton, Mom, it's about time. I'll take Lauren out." Cyrus suppressed the chill in his

to contain his anger, Javier let out a furious roar. "Didn't you hear what I just said, Mr. Cyrus? Lauren must come back with me. She's

to go out with Cyrus first. Mrs. Taylor even visited us with thoughtful gifts. What's with all

you did, you wouldn't be treating them this way!" Javier impatiently waved his hand. "Regardless, my

cold and imposing voice cut through the

raised her eyes and landed her intimidating gaze on Javier's face. "Why are you keeping us in suspense? Mr. Javier, if you have something to say, speak openly. Why

presence clearly demonstrated that the matriarch of the Taylor family was not to

Javier could marry such an outstanding and

that you didn't bring your son

Mandy's brows furrowed slightly.

family to

Freddy at the Hodgson family banquet. Wasn't it to emphasize that the