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.

back to Holly and switched on her phone. The phone vibrated nonstop as

but he only texted her

wounds again. She thought she’d gotten used to losing him. Even if she hadn’t, she thought she’d at least

had gone

Lauren, just sneak out to meet with him.” Holly felt sorry when she

her head low and

regret it

can’t change anything even if

cherish your relationship with him. I think it’s cruel to break up with Mr. Landon without giving him closure,” Holly persuaded

stood tall in the chilly winds, not

occasionally let out a cough, and his stomach hurt, but none of it mattered as his soul