Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Alyssa's breath hitched as a familiar voice echoed through the tense silence. Squeezing Jasper's hand until his knuckles turned white, her heart hammered a frantic rhythm against her ribs.

"I-It's Winston!"

"Winston?" Jasper echoed, his surprise evident.

Then, a procession of men clad in black suits strode into the mourning hall with authority. Winston, a commanding presence that turned heads, stood proudly at the forefront.

But Winston wasn't alone. Accompanying him were Mandy, Lyla, Colene, Jonah, and Silas, representing the Taylor family.

Rarely did the Taylors assemble in such unity, indicating the significance of Cornelius' funeral to them.

Tears welled up in Alyssa's eyes as she launched herself toward Winston, engulfing

reunion, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips. He remained rooted in his spot, refraining from seeking favor and silently

Alyssa's affection yet feigning annoyance. "You hugged me as if I had one foot in the

on Winston's arm. "Why didn't you let me know you were coming? I

the three of us came to pay our respects. I didn't think it's necessary for Winston to make the trip all the

say that you worried for nothing, Mandy. Your concern for Dad is evident," Alyssa reassured, noticing

of such esteemed guests, Landon approached them, his eyes brimming with tears. As Landon spoke,

"You've just taken over the Harper Group. If you need any help, please don't hesitate to let me know. The KS Group would be glad to assist

lips tightly and nodded earnestly,