Can’t Win Me Back

-All eyes turned toward the door.

Dressed sharply in a suit, Jameson appeared in everyone’s view while pushing a frail woman in a wheelchair.

“Lyse, who’s that lady in the wheelchair?” Jasper looked puzzled.

“It’s Victor’s wife, Jameson’s mother.” Alyssa’s expression darkened as she glanced at Lily.

Jasper narrowed his eyes. He vaguely recalled seeing Jameson’s mother once at Lyla’s birthday party.

At that time, under Jameson’s careful styling, Lily appeared elegant despite her illness. She exuded a remarkable presence, just like an upper-class lady.

However, this time, her condition was noticeably worse than before, with graying hair and sunken cheeks.

Although the banquet hall wasn’t cold, she needed to wrap herself in a blanket.

She looked uncomfortable under the scrutiny of strangers.

Victor and Josh paled with shock—especially Victor. He stared from a distance at his long-neglected wife, and his eyes gradually reddened with simmering resentment.

He knew full well what Jameson was up to. Now that he was doing well in the Schmidt family, he would undoubtedly prioritize making amends to his mother— compensating her for the years of suffering and indignity she endured.

However, betrayal was a betrayal.

and nothing could change that. And now, Jameson was openly parading her around. He was obviously testing Victor’s limits and rubbing

to please Victor, he was not truly aligned with

is selfish

at Jameson and Lily. “Why did Jimmy bring that

matter was finally put to rest, but that woman’s appearance will only bring it all back to light. Jimmy always talks about respecting

grew even darker

surrounding guests gazed at Lily in astonishment

Mrs. Schmidt? My goodness.

upper-class lady

seems to be mentally

Schmidt family in Kontina for many years,

her for having mental

after all. Mr. Victor is

Lily tugged at Jameson’s shirt. “I don’t like

I’m here with you. Don’t be afraid,” Jameson whispered in her ear. “Not only do you have me, but Lyse is here too.

Lily suddenly spotted Alyssa

face, and her eyes lit up. She suddenly shouted, “Lyse!

eyes instantly converged on

Jameson pushing Lily toward her, Alyssa couldn’t help but

it’s been a while. How have you