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."

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

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

wanted him to come along to a wine-tasting gathering held locally the following day. It would be

bed early happily once he

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

Julien rubbed the sleep from his eyes. Suddenly, his phone

was a WhatsApp message from Jonah. "Dad called me

packed everything

in the living hall. made it

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

worries. He's doing well. By

the dress code for

outfit

the living roo Enjoy your breakfast and change

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

Julien was more surprised by

suit. Even its bow tie, lapel pin, and leather shoes

too attentive of Jonah,

first had breakfast after washing up. After that, he changed into the

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

attending an event. Instead, it looked more