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

dad, Taty...

in his voice, he added, "Don't be afraid, Taty. I will protect you and our child. I will do all I can to give you both a happy life! "It's

"There's no rush."

toward him. Her face was slightly pale. "Mom and Lyse are talking to Dad about this in the

okay even if Winston disapproves. I will marry you no

with tears. "If I don't, my life... will be

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

slightly. She caressed her belly with a look of worry in her eyes. "It's just... we're not married yet, and I'm not prepared to

be able to handle things well. I'm worried about not being able

afraid. I can

proposal. His heart filled with regret, and his voice became hoarse. "I'll care for both you and our child." "How would you? You're a

worries at all. I am a capable

to breastfeed the baby, we can go for formula next time.

all!

can hire a nanny when the baby is older. The nanny will watch over the baby, and you can watch over the nanny. It'll save you so much worry." "How can I do that?" Tatiana shook her

child is like going through hell. After becoming a mother,

will be an arduous journey for you from the moment of conception until you give birth to

can't take the load off you.

love. But I will look after the both of you for the rest of my

her worries. Her eyes glistened brightly with her anticipation of a blissful life in the

door, Lyla happened to be coming out of

Lyse in there, Madam Lyla?" Jasper asked in

talking with her father. Are