Can’t Win Me Back

Steven asserted, "Mom, I've made my decision. You don't need to persuade me otherwise." Then, Steven's burdened gaze fell on Spencer's haggard face once again.

Suddenly, he distanced himself from the man who had raised them. "Dad, I've never asked for anything growing up. But, I'm asking you today to think of our 30-year relationship and agree to this. I will only ask this once.

"I hope you won't make things difficult for Ms. Tatiana and won't prevent Sean from being together with her. They really love each other. If Sean loses Ms. Tatiana, I'm certain he wouldn't find anyone as great as her in this lifetime."

Sean and Tatiana stood before Spencer with laced fingers. They exchanged glances, and it was obvious that their love was as deep as the ocean.

What Steven said terrified Sinead. She could only wail.

An inexplicable look appeared in Spencer's eyes. He asked hoarsely, "Steven, are you using your resignation to threaten me?" "If you think that way, so be it," Steven laughed dryly.

Commotion could be heard outside the ward before a subsequent knock on the door.

Sean was closest to the door, so he went to open it.

his gaze and saw the badges on their chest. They were

"Is Simon Lynch here?"

shuddered at

turned grim as he stepped

They were slightly startled to see Spencer and acknowledged him

a respected elder, and as such,

please follow us." They were polite for

severity of the situation was evident. Simon's legs and lips trembled. Each step felt like sinking into quicksand. Eventually, they supported

her face and wailed profusely. Spencer's gray eyebrows knitted together. The shock felt like a slap, and recovery seemed

further elaboration or explanation from Simon