Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa's breath hitched as a familiar voice echoed through the tense silence. Squeezing Jasper's hand until his knuckles turned white, her heart hammered a frantic rhythm against her ribs.

"l-It's Winston!"

"Winston?" Jasper echoed, his surprise evident.

Then, a procession of men clad in black suits strode into the mourning hall with authority. Winston, a commanding presence that turned heads, stood proudly at the forefront.

But Winston wasn't alone. Accompanying him were Mandy, Lyla, Colene, Jonah, and Silas, representing the Taylor family.

Rarely did the Taylors assemble in such unity, indicating the significance of Cornelius’ funeral to them.

launched herself toward Winston, engulfing him in a fierce

watched the reunion, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips. He remained rooted in his spot, refraining from seeking favor and silently observing

heart warmed by Alyssa's affection yet feigning annoyance. "You hugged me as if I had one foot in

clicked her tongue playfully, reluctantly releasing her hold on Winston's arm. "Why didn't you let

in her voice. "I thought it would be sufficient if Jonah, Silas, and the three of us came to pay our respects. I didn't think it's necessary for Winston to make the trip

Mandy. Your concern for Dad is evident,” Alyssa

such esteemed guests, Landon approached them, his eyes brimming with tears. As Landon spoke, his voice was

patting Landon's shoulder affectionately. "You've just taken over the Harper Group.

tightly and nodded earnestly,