Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

The atmosphere was heavy and tense.

The theory Liam had formed through Winston was now confirmed by Axel.

Massive waves of emotions surged within him.

He felt like someone had pulled the rug from under him. Every ounce of energy drained from his otherwise unrelenting body, and he slumped forward.

"Liam, Dad has been able to force himself to hold on because of Jonah and Julien, as well as Lyse and Jasper's efforts. It wasn't easy for them to journey with Dad and get through all that. He won't be able to take another blow or suffer again.

"If you're unable to end it properly with that princess of yours, your relationship with her will surely beca threat to our family in the future." Axel narrowed his eyes. The look on his face was cold. "If you can't bring yourself to do it, I can do it on your behalf. I'm not afraid of embarrassing myself, and I'm not afraid of being mean either." "No. I don't need your help." Liam lowered his eyes and tried to hide away his pain. In a husky voice, he continued, "I've explained it clearly to her. I've also told her that we will have a clean break. I will not have anything to do with her life moving forward.

"I carried her back tonight solely because I didn't want her to pass out drunk in the corridor. She's a woman after all. That's all there is to it." Axel noticed the dimmed look in Liam's eyes. He stepped forward and gave him a firm pat on his shoulder. He sighed helplessly, "Let's go, Liam. Lyse must be wondering where we are." Liam and Axel left the room.

The moment the door shut behind them, a creak cfrom the bedroom door, which was being pushed open slowly.

Yuliana's frail and lonely figure appeared. Her face had gone pale, and she looked as fragile as ever.

in disbelief as a sharp pain spread

been pretending to be drunk the whole time.

her surprise, their royal family had something to do with the misfortune

held onto the door frfor support. She sank down

joyful news tonight-Lauren finally

sentences, and her speech ability was still in recovery. Even so, this

cried tears of joy. Alyssa, Jasper,

to wait until everyone went out to see the aurora before first informing Lyla and Sean. Then, she would go with Lyla to have a proper chat

they could help Winston prepare himself mentally to beca

get so emotional from a sudden announcement that he'd end up passing

the suit that Alyssa had made for him personally

gray material made him look sleek. The outfit suited

mended part of the suit noticeable, Xavier?" Jasper observed his smart-looking reflection in the mirror and couldn't help

times to examine him. He rubbed his chin and said, "Hm... It can still be seen if someone comes up close to you. But it's not obvious at a normal ocial distance. It looks perfect

all my bad. I ruined Lyse's hard work." "Don't say that, Mr. Beckett! The one who'd ruined madam's hard work was none other

want to mention that revolting person's name, which would

his chest pocket and retrieved an