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."

at his reflection in the full-length mirror. He was reminded of Lyla's

only one for me in this life.

the following day. It would be participated by people in the upper-class societies and they would

happily once he

up by the sound of an

sleep from his eyes.

a WhatsApp message from Jonah. "Dad called me

packed everything

in the living hall. made it

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

He's doing well. By

dress code for

formal. I've prepared an outfit for

roo Enjoy your breakfast and change into that outfit. I'll pick you up

a kissy face emoji in reply before

breakfast on the table. But Julien was more surprised by the

bow tie, lapel pin, and leather shoes were carefully chosen

too attentive of

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

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

for attending an event. Instead, it looked more suited for a