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."

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

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

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

bed early happily once he heard that

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

the sleep from his eyes.

Jonah. "Dad called me over

packed everything

the living hall. made it

sweet smile on his face, he replied, "Is there

doing well.

dress code for

is formal. I've prepared an outfit for you to wear to

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reply before getting out of bed and going to

But Julien was more surprised by

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

was simply too attentive of

after washing up. After that,

in the mirror. For

an outfit for attending an event. Instead, it