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."

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

plenty of time. She's the only one for me in this

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

wine lover. He went to bed early happily once he heard that he would be able to taste wines the next

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

sleep from his eyes. Suddenly, his

from Jonah.

packed

the living hall.

lips together. With a sweet smile on his

He's doing well. By

dress

I've prepared an outfit for you

and change into that outfit. I'll pick you

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

table. But Julien was more surprised by the outfit that Jonah had prepared for

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

was simply too attentive of Jonah, he

breakfast after washing up. After that, he changed

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

outfit for attending an event. Instead, it