Can’t Win Me Back

The bad news weighed on Alyssa’s chest like a boulder, rolling back and forth and causing her unbearable pain. “Lyse, don’t be upset. Medical technology is advanced nowadays. Winston will definitely recover.” Jasper held her tightly in his arms. With his large hand on the back of her neck, he pressed her flushed face against his chest.

He comforted her patiently and firmly, “If it’s not possible here, I’ll accompany you to take Winston abroad—all over the world to find the best doctors. He’ll be fine. Don’t worry. Everything will be alright.”

“I’m sorry, Lyse, kids…” Mandy finally couldn’t hold back anymore. She closed her eyes, letting her tears flow freely.

“Don’t blame Julien. It’s my fault. | made him keep silent. | was afraid that telling you would make you sad and scared. | thought | could keep it from you until we found a solution. It’s my fault. Blame me…”

Julien’s heart ached. “Aunt Mandy, please don’t say that.” “We get it, Mandy.” Jonah forced himself to control his emotions.

said, “This isn’t Julien’s fault, and it’s not yours either. If anyone is to blame, it’s me. As the eldest son, | didn’t fulfill my duty to Dad. It’s all my

Silas sniffled. “Since even Silas is saying that, let me join in.” Axel, usually

was chilling. “Wasn’t Dominic the one who caused Dad’s relapse? Shouldn’t he be the

bastard is. Even if we ask him to take responsibility, he might just come back and upset Dad into the hospital again.”

for you to vent your anger.” Axel smirked, and the veins

hanging on her lashes, Alyssa looked down and shook her head. “No, you don’t need to do it. When Dad’s condition stabilizes, I’ll handle it myself. He may be able to run,

in the car. His