Can’t Win Me Back

Dad! Mom! Don't listen to him! It's not like that!" Simon angrily defended himself, "Steven and Sean conspired together and caused me trouble in court.

“Now, he is jumping at the first chance to speak for Sean and try to tarnish my reputation! I believe Alyssa and Jasper have bribed both of them! They are lackeys for the Taylors. They are just as bad as them."

Unable to endure any longer, Steven interrupted before Simon could finish. He, who had always been poised and proper, punched Simon!

He was more ruthless than Sean and punched Simon right in the nose. Sean stagged backward from the force, and his nose bled profusely.

"Sigh, a leopard can't change its spots."

Steven shook his sore fingers. Rage burned in his eyes. "If you claim I conspired with Sean on this, so be it. Sean collaborated with me to beat the crap out of the shameless, pretentious, and malicious person you are! What can you do about it?”

Simon held his sore and painful nose. He pointed at Steven's stern face and muttered, "You..."

Then, he bent down to pick up the suitcase that fell on the ground. He took a stack of envelopes from it. Then, he solemnly approached

Spencer took them from

years as the presiding judge. This stack comprises all the cases Simon defended. These citizens did not

could only silently endure it. They had no means to seek justice

I've read every word in every letter multiple times for countless

spoke. His throat constricted. "As a judge, I've carried this guilt for three years. I know everything Simon did in secret. But, to protect this kinship,

I'm wrong for abusing my power. I've lost the right to wear this robe. So, once everything is over, I will

to steady his feet. “Resign? Have you lost your mind? What are