Can’t Win Me Back

Newton's eyes widened as he clenched his fists. "Alyssa... you'

"I saw and heard everything that happened at the cemetery today."

Alyssa took a deep breath, her voice steady, "Grandpa Newton, was what Ms. Rollins said true? Did Justin really cause her daughter's death?"

Newton's pupils constricted. He closed his eyes, as if trying to avoid Alyssa's questions.

Alyssa's gaze sharpened. 'Grandpa Newton, your reaction has already answered my question."

Newton remained silent.

"I know what's on your mind. Justin is Mr. Javier's eldest son, and he grew up right alongside you. Even though you might favor Jasper, you wouldn't want something from the past to tarnish Justin's reputation. After all, he was still a minor back then. No matter what he's done, as a Beckett, you'll do anything to protect him."

words hit the mark, each one piercing with precision. She continued, "But you also believe his actions were unforgivable. You've been angry but too afraid to expose him. Keeping this secret for so many years

kind heart. You can't bear to hurt anyone. Otherwise, you wouldn't have braved the cold and snow to visit

it all clicked for Alyssa. No wonder Newton had always been so cautious around Justin. With such a

his teeth, struggling for

won't tell me the truth, the only option I have is to

grasping her arms with trembling hands. His eyes filled with tears as he confessed, "Her name was Mildred Hayes. She worked for me as a helper when I lived at Seaview Manor. She looked after my daily

but it was unintentional. It was an accident... Justin was crying

respected

to jail for that incident, his life would have

chose to dispose of Mildred's body on his behalf and make it look like an

could you think only of your grandson's life? Someone should have been held accountable for Mildred's life. Did you ever consider that? You erased the incident, but how was her family supposed to heal from