Can’t Win Me Back

News of Jonah and Julien secretly registering their marriage in Bernardia without their families' knowledge spread like wildfire.

Within a day, their entire family knew.

Although everyone had accepted Julien as Jonah's partner, they were still shocked to hear about the marriage between the two men.

The next evening, Jonah and Julien, hand in hand, went to see Winston and Mandy.

Alyssa and the other Taylor family members hurried over, fearing the couple would get a dressing down.

"This is a major event.

Why didn't the both of you inform Mandy and me?" As expected, Winston's displeasure was evident in his stern expression.

Julien, towering beside Jonah, shrank back, not daring to breathe.

He clung tightly to Jonah's hand, appearing entirely submissive.

"Dad, Mandy, this was all my idea," Jonah said firmly, intertwining his fingers with Julien's.

His protectiveness was evident.

"I planned everything behind Julien's back.

He had no clue about the proposal until the very last moment." "Blame me if you need to blame someone," he continued.

"Don't blame Julien.

Jonah turned, gazing deeply into Julien's

and I have

is my husband—my only partner for the rest of my life." Afraid of further criticism from Winston, Alyssa

Congratulations!" she

as she clapped, silently urging

stunned,

the bridge

the gloominess on

Don't you believe that I've already

and Julien

made yesterday such a big occasion without

you think I'm still against your relationship?" Winston's voice grew more agitated, his eyes

was at a loss for

"Dad, I...

"This is an important

for you, but also for Julien!" Winston hit the couch's

something decent too? I thought you were the most caring, understanding, and mature of all my sons, but you're no better than Silas!" Shocked to be dragged into the argument, Silas placed a hand on his

to scold him even while reprimanding Jonah! Jonah and Julien were floored while

Mandy smiled helplessly.

a warm and kind voice, " You've

found out that you proposed to Julien and registered your marriage." Jonah's

that Julien didn't

in the family

that we could