Can’t Win Me Back

The maid who entered was Holly Lockstein, the best friend of the late Nina when they were working at Seaview Manor. Now that Lauren had moved home, Holly volunteered to attend to her.

“Why aren’t you resting yet? It’s late,” Lauren addressed Holly gently.

“Ms. Lauren…” Eyes flickering, Holly finally said after some hesitation, “Mr.

Landon has stood at the Seaview Manor entrance for more than two hours. I learned about this when I heard Mr. Durham talking about it with the others.”

Lauren’s pupils wavered. She felt as if someone had stabbed her in the chest and twisted the blade.

“Mr. Durham and the others kept it a secret because they didn’t want to wake Mr. Javier. Even if Mr. Javier is asleep, it’ll be trouble if Rory learns about it.”

Holly looked worried.

phone vibrated nonstop

had called her many times, but he only texted her once, writing, “Darling, I miss

thought she’d gotten used to

gone down the drain because

with him.” Holly felt

head low and hunched

regret

change anything even if I

him closure,” Holly persuaded Lauren. “Even if you have to bid goodbye to him, you should wrap up the relationship nicely. Do it with the

chilly winds, not once looking away

and his stomach hurt, but none of it mattered as his soul had already separated from his