Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 308

“Grandpa, how are you feeling these days? Let me know if something doesn’t feel right.”

Jasper knelt on one knee by Newton’s wheelchair and glanced up at his grandfather. His eyes were clear, bright, and reminiscent of his teenage years.

He further suggested, “Why don’t you move back to Seaview Manor? That way, Mrs. Rosie and I can better look after you.”

“Why would I? Your dad and his wretched wife will only shave years off my life!”

The thought of Sophia gave Newton a headache. He let out an exasperated sigh. “I have sworn not to move back until Javier divorces that woman. I’m fine here. The secret to longevity is to keep them out of sight anyway!”

Jasper flashed a bitter smile. He felt helpless in front of his stubborn grandfather.

“This villa was home to Mr. Newton and Madam Doris. He’s unwilling to leave because it feels and reminds him of Madam Doris,” the thoughtful Ben explained with a smile.

“Ben, I am increasingly senile, I think. Sometimes, I am delusional.”

Newton turned around and stared at the backyard in a daze. “I once saw Doris singing and tending to the

smiled at me

Doris must have sensed your deep longing for her.

by your side,” Ben comforted the

a lump in his throat and hung his head with guilt. Newton and Doris

loyal relationship. Hence, he had an obsession with his relationship with

warning signs early in their relationship. They were incompatible and did not have

about. Most of the time, he was the one

led astray by his desperation to be loved and his fear of losing everything he worked for. In the end, not only did he lose

I’ve been.”

sorry.” His lashes fluttered as he spoke in a shaking voice.

felt sympathy for his prideful grandson, now riddled with shame and guilt. He sighed and patted Jasper on the shoulder. “Jasper, you were just like me when

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in love with the right woman. Anyway, I’m glad

“Grandpa, I …”

good comes from force. From now on, you and Alice should pursue whomever

have put Alice in a tough place, forcing her to be