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.

and said, "From now on, be frank and bold. Don't always

I'll crush anyone who dares to belittle

flowed from Tatiana's eyes, streaming down her delicate

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the call ended, Alyssa's phone was already damp, as if it had been pulled out of the

both Alyssa and Jasper were worried. Sean took out a handkerchief from his pocket

Tatiana's tears. He felt so heartbroken that he could hardly catch his

not ask

Dad scold you?" Alyssa asked

shook her head. With quivering lips, she said, "Dad said he's proud of

she turned around and buried her

since she was a kid, although Tatiana excelled in her studies, all

had the ability to

a president. Silas and Liam were impressive, and so was Axel,

doing out there. Damien sacrificed himself, and

was

insignificant and inferior. The deep-seated

father for

she had caused big trouble and fearing her father's disappointment,

to receive praise instead.

streamed down her