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.

as she launched herself toward Winston, engulfing him in a

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

70s. I'm as sturdy as a rock!" Winston remarked, his heart warmed by Alyssa's affection

clicked her tongue playfully, reluctantly releasing her hold on Winston's arm. "Why didn't you

sufficient if Jonah, Silas, and the three of us came to pay our respects. I didn't think it's necessary for Winston to make the trip all the

for nothing, Mandy. Your concern for Dad is evident," Alyssa reassured, noticing the renewed vigor in Winston's demeanor, a

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

Landon's shoulder affectionately. "You've just taken over the Harper

his lips tightly and nodded earnestly,