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.

switched on her phone. The phone vibrated nonstop as a barrage of notifications of incoming calls

her many times, but he only texted her once,

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

to numb herself had gone down the drain because

out to meet with him.” Holly felt sorry when

her head low and

insisted, “You’ll regret it

even

with Mr. Landon without giving him closure,” Holly persuaded

in the chilly winds, not once looking away from Seaview

stomach hurt, but none