Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"I'm sorry, Lyse." Winston shut his eyes, which were now welled up with tears. "I can't tell you the reason. But please trust me on one thing-what your mother and I had was eternal. She's the only one I love, even till today."

"Dad..."

"Truth be told, during those days when I was really ill, there was one thing I thought about every day. I thought about giving up on treatment and just letting it all go. That way, I would be able to be reunited with your mother in heaven sooner."

Alyssa rested her head on Winston's knees and let out a long sigh.

The ambiguity of Winston's response made her feel even more troubled.

It gave her an even stronger desire to pursue the truth about Jennifer's life story.

Xavier was startled to see Jasper returning to his room. "That was a quick proposal, Mr. Beckett! Did madam say 'yes'?"

Jasper shook his head dejectedly. "I didn't propose."

"What? Why not? This is such a great opportunity!"

"I'll wait for another chance in the future."

Jasper wasn't keen to go into too much detail. He simply came up with an excuse and said, "I have to be ready with my own preparations in order to propose. Using Landon and Lauren's wedding as a stepping stone doesn't seem like a good idea. It also appears insincere."

Xavier pondered for a moment. Then, he sighed, "I suppose so."

the full-length mirror. He was reminded of Lyla's compliments on his suit and cheered up. A blissful

one for me in this life. She's

wine-tasting gathering held locally the following day. It would be participated by people in the upper-class societies and they would be able to taste

lover. He went to bed early happily once he

he was woken up by the sound of an alarm. However, Jonah

the sleep from his eyes. Suddenly,

WhatsApp message from Jonah. "Dad

I've packed everything

living hall. made

on his face,

He's doing well. By

dress

prepared an outfit for you to wear

your breakfast and change into that outfit. I'll

his eyes. He sent a kissy face emoji in reply before getting out of bed and

the table. But Julien was

was a pure white formal suit. Even its bow tie, lapel

attentive of Jonah, he

his outfit, Julien first had breakfast after washing

his striking reflection in the mirror. For some reason, he had this feeling

like an outfit for attending an event.