Can’t Win Me Back

Tatiana turned pale. She cautiously took the phone and pressed it against her reddened ear. "Dad..."

"Taty, your livestream has caused quite a stir outside. But you're quite smart to choose our own hotel.

You must have learned such a cunning move from Lyse, right?" Winston mocked.

"N-No..." Tatiana was afraid and became tongue-tied. "Dad, I'm sorry. It's all my fault. Please don't

blame Lyse."

"Feeling any better after venting all that frustration?"

Winston's sudden question caught Tatiana off guard. "What?"

"I know that matter has been weighing on your heart. Your mom almost cries every night in her room

because of it.

"If standing up tonight and exposing David's heinous act can make you feel better, then I fully support

your decision." Winston's deep and gentle voice was like a soothing balm as if he were afraid of scaring

his timid daughter.

A strong wave of emotion surged, causing Tatiana's eyes to turn red. "Dad... I..."

"Good girl, don't cry and don't feel guilty. You were incredibly brave tonight. Your mom and I are proud

of you."

As a renowned business tycoon, Winston actually choked up saying that, but he quickly suppressed it.

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crush anyone

Tatiana's eyes, streaming down

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damp, as if it had been pulled out

were worried. Sean took out a

He felt so heartbroken that he could hardly catch

ask

scold you?"

lips, she said, "Dad said

around and buried her wet face in Sean's chest, crying

excelled in her studies, all her siblings were

the ability to

Liam were impressive, and so was Axel, although

Damien sacrificed himself, and Miley was

was

felt insignificant and inferior. The deep-seated inferiority

ask her father for anything, no matter how well she

big trouble and fearing her father's disappointment,

to receive praise instead.

overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Tears streamed down