Can’t Win Me Back

Jasper and Alyssa exchanged astonished looks. Cyrus, no doubt, must have been referring to Lauren.

After that, they heard Mandy’s shocked gasp. “Cyrus, what are you talking about? Marrying Lauren? Since when have you caught feelings for her?

“Tell me, what role did you play in the breakup between Lauren and Landon?

For heaven’s sake, please don’t tell me you came between them. You’re only going to humiliate me. A Taylor son can be gay, but he shouldn’t break up relationships!”

Cyrus, Jasper, and Alyssa stared at Mandy speechlessly.

After some silence, Cyrus explained bitterly, “I gave up on Lauren because I saw how much she and Landon were in love. Landon seemed to care for her very much, and I did not want to stir trouble. All I wanted for Lauren was a smooth sailing relationship.”

Alyssa lowered her gaze and let out a quiet sigh. Cyrus and Lauren shared a similarity—in that they always prioritize the needs of others before themselves.

both empathetic

Alyssa had thought over the scenario many times—would Lauren be happier with Cyrus? Alas, hypothetical questions

suppressing his desire for too long. “If so, Mom,

coming between them at this time?” Mandy sighed. “Besides, as you said, Lauren and Landon were in love.

Are you confident in spending your life with a woman whose heart belongs to another man? Are you sure you’ll never feel regretful or

path than you

someone else when you married him. But have you once regretted choosing him?” Cyrus

on his arm. He quickly turned to look at her and noticed

low mumble, “My situation

something we share in common. I will choose what I want. As for the rest, I do not care.” Cyrus let out a deep, bitter

“Mandy, Cyrus.” Alyssa entered the room with Jasper at

seat. “Lyse, did you overhear—” Alyssa smiled. “I overheard your conversation just now. But I didn’t do it on