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."

was reminded of Lyla's compliments on

of time. She's the only one for me in this life. She's not

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

he heard that he would be able to taste wines the

by the sound of an alarm. However, Jonah was not by his

Julien rubbed the sleep from his eyes. Suddenly,

was a WhatsApp message from Jonah.

packed

is in the living hall.

his lips together. With a sweet smile on his face, he replied, "Is there anything I can help Dad

worries. He's doing well.

dress

I've prepared an outfit for

your breakfast and change into that outfit. I'll

emoji in reply before getting out

on the table. But Julien was more surprised by the outfit that Jonah

tie, lapel pin, and leather

too attentive of Jonah,

dirtying his outfit, Julien first had breakfast after washing up. After that, he changed into the outfit

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

like an outfit for attending an event. Instead,