Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

News of Jonah and Julien secretly registering their marriage in Bernardia without their families' knowledge spread like wildfire. Within a day, their entire family knew.

Although everyone had accepted Julien as Jonah's partner, they were still shocked to hear about the marriage between the two men.

The next evening, Jonah and Julien, hand in hand, went to see Winston and Mandy.

Alyssa and the other Taylor family members hurried over, fearing the couple would get a dressing down.

"This is a major event. Why didn't the both of you inform Mandy and me?" As expected, Winston's displeasure was evident in his stern expression.

Julien, towering beside Jonah, shrank back, not daring to breathe. He clung tightly to Jonah's hand, appearing entirely submissive. "Dad, Mandy, this was all my idea," Jonah said firmly, intertwining his fingers with Julien's. His protectiveness was evident. "I planned everything behind Julien's back. He had no clue about the proposal until the very last moment." "Blme if you need to blsomeone," he continued. "Don't blJulien. But one thing remains unchanged." Jonah turned, gazing deeply into Julien's blushing face. "Julien and I have registered our marriage. He is my husband-my only partner for the rest of my life." Afraid of further criticism from Winston, Alyssa tried to lighten the mood. "Congratulations, Jonah! Congratulations!" she exclaimed, clapping loudly.

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of his nose. He couldn't hide the gloominess on his face. "Is it because you don't trust me, Jonah? Don't you believe that I've already accepted Julien wholeheartedly?" The room fell silent. Jonah

made yesterday such a big occasion without even bringing Julien back. Doesn't that suggest you think I'm still against your

"This is an important life event. Not just for you, but also for Julien!" Winston hit the couch's armrest, his face reddening. "Yet, you just went on with it so sloppily? You didn't even give him a proper wedding before signing the papers? S "Don't men deserve something decent too? I thought you were the most caring, understanding, and

happy for both of you when he found out that you proposed to Julien and registered your marriage." Jonah's chest tightened as he looked

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we could all help et you out. We didn't think you'd decide everything on your own, hide everything even from your father, and go ahead without