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."

He was reminded of Lyla's compliments on his suit and cheered up. A blissful smile

me in

night before, Jonah told Julien that he wanted him to come along to a wine-tasting gathering held locally the following day. It would be participated by

to bed early happily once he heard that he would be able to taste wines

next morning, he was woken up by the sound of an

rubbed the sleep from his eyes. Suddenly, his phone

was a WhatsApp message from Jonah. "Dad called

I've packed

in the living hall. made it

With a sweet smile on his face, he replied,

doing

dress code for

prepared an outfit for you to

breakfast and change into that outfit. I'll pick you

kissy face emoji in reply before getting out of bed and going to the living

spread of breakfast on the table. But Julien was more surprised by the outfit

pure white formal suit. Even its bow tie, lapel pin, and leather

was simply too attentive of

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

striking reflection in the mirror. For

attending an event. Instead, it looked more suited