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 as a barrage of notifications of

only texted her once, writing,

she’d gotten used to losing

to numb herself had gone down the drain because of

to meet with him.” Holly felt sorry

low and

regret it if you

change anything even if I meet

should meet him if you cherish your relationship with him. I think it’s cruel to break up with Mr. Landon without giving him closure,” Holly persuaded Lauren. “Even if you have to bid goodbye to him, you should wrap up the

tall in the chilly winds, not once

let out a cough, and his stomach hurt, but none