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."

continued, "But you also believe his actions were unforgivable. You've

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

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

gritted his teeth, struggling for

Alyssa pressed on. "If you won't tell me the truth, the only option I have is to approach the victim's family for

upset that poor woman again," Newton pleaded, 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

was connected to Justin, but it was unintentional. It was an accident... Justin was crying and panicking when he came to me,

loved and respected Newton, doubts crept into her mind

mother's death had already devastated him. If he had been sent to jail for that incident, his

his behalf and make

have been held accountable for Mildred's life. Did you ever consider that?