Can’t Win Me Back

Landon took a step forward expressionlessly but was stopped by Preston.

Preston forced a smile. "Landon, let's be civil here. Zoe is your sister, after all. Don't be angry at her. I've watched you and Zoe grow up. | still remember how much you doted on her when you were still a kid..."

"This is our family matter. Do you even have a say in this?" Landon replied frostily, without a care for Preston.

The smile froze on Preston's face.

“Landon, he's your uncle. How could you talk to him with that attitude?" Penelope's face flushed in anger and embarrassment. Landon ignored Penelope and focused on Zoe. He said, "| need to talk to Zoe. Can the two of you step out for a bit?"

Zoe shook like a leaf in Penelope's arms.

face Landon alone. She immediately declined, "We're all family here, including Preston. Just

you don't seem to care for Preston and Zoe's dignity. So be it; not like | care." Landon approached Zoe and barked, "Zoe Harper, you're smart to come up with faking sickness to return and work with

But it makes sense. You're not his child anyway. If his plan works, you'll owe him a favor. If you die in the emergency room, tough luck, but he will have nothing to do

fell. Penelope's eyes darted between

"Mom, you dote on Zoe the most. When she got an injection or took some medication, you'd lose

she was young and naive, but

Preston and questioned in a shaky voice, "Preston, is Landon telling the truth?"

movements in Yoarkley like she was a criminal. No one could get anywhere near her. Even if | wanted

could do that, it'd be you. | know the details of the crimes you committed over