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 his family for her

she felt heartbroken. Holding to the wall, she slowly made her way back

down and hugged her knees. How

Colene searched for Tatiana. She picked

girl sobbing in

who was childless, felt the maternal urge to comfort Tatiana. She pulled

what are

of Tatiana's tears. Tatiana wondered, "Colene, is there no

me and Sean? Mrs. Lynch seems to hate

yourself! That old hag has no taste—she couldn't see

child you are. Do not be

been wallowing in sadness, broke

prettiest when you smile!" Colene wiped away Tatiana's tears, but

troubled and annoyed.