Can’t Win Me Back

Despite wanting to keep Tatiana company, Sean had no choice but to see his mom to the hospital.

Silence descended on the living room after the massive family argument just now. Too shocked to

speak, Lyla clutched her sleeve with one hand and held Mandy's arm with another.

"Lyla, are you okay?" Mandy caressed Lyla's cold hand.

"I'm fine," Lyla croaked.

"The Schmidts are rascals, but the Lynches are not better." Mandy shook her head indignantly. "I

thought they'd at least be grateful for Winston's favor. These ingrates! Sean is a good guy, but his

parents and brother are unbearable. I'm worried they'd bully Taty if she marries Sean."

"Mandy, that's enough." Lyla closed her eyes and shook her head remorsefully. "It's not anyone's fault.

I'm the one to blame. I'm too weak and useless to promise my daughter a happy marriage."

Unbeknownst to them, Tatiana had witnessed the scene unfold from the second floor. She overheard

and Simon's taunt, and she saw Sean going against

heartbroken. Holding to the wall, she slowly made her

where she sat down and hugged her knees. How she hoped

Are you there?" Colene searched for Tatiana. She picked up on

poor girl sobbing in

to comfort Tatiana. She pulled

what are you crying

sight of Tatiana's tears. Tatiana wondered, "Colene,

Mrs. Lynch seems to hate me. Am

down on yourself! That old hag

not

wallowing in sadness, broke into a smile at Colene's way

that's my girl. You're prettiest when you smile!" Colene

troubled and annoyed.