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.

stood by the door. Sean lowered his gaze and saw the badges on their chest. They

"Is Simon Lynch here?"

at the

grim as he stepped

were slightly startled to see Spencer and acknowledged

a respected elder, and as such, they accorded him the respect

us." They were

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

her face and wailed profusely. Spencer's gray eyebrows knitted

or explanation