Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper's chest tightened as he listened silently.

"If he says 'yes' tonight, we will register our marriage first thing tomorrow morning."

Jonah was always the calm and restrained type of person. At this moment, however, there was a sense of happiness in his voice. A slight tremble accompanied his every word, as if he was forcing himself to hold his excitement back.

"Same-sex marriage is legal in Bernardia. There can be no better opportunity than this."

"Congratulations, Jonah," Jasper said in a low voice, which carried a hint of envy.

"I have been keeping this thought to myself for a really long time. I didn't know who to tell. It didn't feel right to tell Lyse either."

Jonah chuckled awkwardly. "After thinking about it, I figured you are the only one I can tell."

"It is my privilege to be the first to find out about your good news."

Jasper smiled. He gave them his blessings from the bottom of his heart. "I give my sincerest blessings to the both of you. You and Julien must be happy together, Jonah." "Thank you. We will. The same goes for you and Lyse." In a warm voice, Jonah urged, "Even Landon has settled down. When are you going to marry Lyse, Jasper?"

Jasper hid the jewelry box in his chest pocket. With feelings of anxiousness, he walked toward Winston's room.

"That's great... Taty... That's great!"

Jasper stopped in his tracks. He dashed to hide behind a potted plant.

Through the window, the bright moonlight shone on a pair of lovers embracing one another, highlighting the beautiful and meaningful moment that they shared.

Sean had his arms around Tatiana's waist. He planted kisses all over her face, from her forehead to her cheeks and her lips. He was extremely gentle with her, as if all he wanted was to make her his. Tatiana was madly in love with him in the first place. She couldn't hold up against him being all over her like that. Soon enough, she melted into his arms, moaning softly.

eyes were reddened. The look in her moistened eyes was

a dad, Taty... I'm

added, "Don't be afraid, Taty. I will protect you and our child. I will do all I can

"There's no rush."

Lyse are talking to Dad about this in the room. They will first give him the heads-up and calm

even if Winston disapproves. I will

tears. "If I don't,

how you feel about me. I don't think that he will grumble about you cutting ties with your family or

a look of worry in her eyes. "It's just... we're not married

about not being able to care for

I can do

had been so occupied lately that he hadn't even prepared for a proposal. His heart filled with regret, and his voice became hoarse. "I'll care for both you and our child."

worries at all. I

did not look like he was merely cajoling her. "If you don't want to breastfeed the baby, we can go for formula next time. Whether it's changing diapers, preparing the baby's milk, or putting the baby to sleep... leave them all to me. You don't have to

all!

we can hire a nanny when the baby is older. The nanny will watch over the baby, and you can watch over the nanny.

is like going through hell.

lovingly. "It will be an arduous journey for you from

take the load off you. So, I will make it up to you manifold after the baby

I will look after the

of a blissful life in the future. Jasper smiled, feeling glad. He didn't interrupt them

to be coming out of the room. She looked

Madam Lyla?" Jasper asked

her father. Are you