Can’t Win Me Back

The brutality of Newton’s words certainly shouldn’t be underestimated. He dealt Javier a mighty blow. As Javier’s father, Newton was the only one who could give him a dressing-down.

Betty hid behind Javier. She was as timid as a mouse. She didn’t even dare to show her face.

Alyssa hurried over to Lauren. She was still in Landon’s arms. She said to her softly, “Don’t be afraid, Lauren. I’m here. Jasper and Grandpa are here too.”

Lauren looked up. Her eyes were already swollen from all the crying. Landon’s shirt was also drenched in her tears. “Alyssa…”

Alyssa teared up at the way Lauren called her name. Her heart ached for her.

Lauren choked back on her tears. She clung to Landon’s shirt tightly. “| do not want to be separated from Landon.” At that moment, Landon’s heart wrenched. He enveloped her tightly, as if he intended to engulf her with his embrace. “We’re not going to be separated, Lauren. | will not leave you no matter what happens.”

Alyssa didn’t know what to say at that moment. It broke her heart to see them like that.

Lauren reminded Alyssa of herself. She recalled when Winston grounded her within the confines of their home and how she had leaped out of the window that stormy night, running out like a mad woman to look for Jasper back then.

the same words over and over. She, too, had

that she was luckier

Winston spoke harshly, his words often lacked true intent. At the end of the day, he would give in and compromise. He did so because of his

selfish. He acted in his own self-interest. Would he really

him than his pride and the benefits of the Beckett

I’m here today to give Landon and Lauren my support!” Newton stared at

you were to go to hell?

What are

became bloodshot. He blurted an absurd reply,

of the Beckett Group. You put in

Then, don’t

Yet, you think that you’re royalty just because of that. | can’t believe that you threatened them with your life. You’re

world started to spin. He grabbed onto the handrail. The veins on the back of his palm were popping. He