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.

in Alyssa's eyes as she launched herself toward Winston, engulfing him in a fierce

corner of his lips. He remained rooted in his spot, refraining from seeking favor

rock!" Winston remarked, his heart warmed by Alyssa's affection yet feigning annoyance. "You hugged me as if I had one

Winston's arm. "Why didn't you let me know you

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 all the way from Mosgravia, but he insisted on bidding

Alyssa reassured, noticing the renewed vigor in Winston's demeanor, a weight lifted from her

guests, Landon approached them, his eyes brimming with tears. As Landon spoke, his

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

and nodded earnestly,