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."

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 must have been

kind heart. You can't bear to hurt anyone. Otherwise, you wouldn't have braved the cold and snow to visit that woman's grave if you didn't care, even though you weren't

around Justin. With such a terrible

his teeth, struggling for

truth, the only option I

pleaded, grasping her arms with trembling hands. His eyes filled with tears as he confessed, "Her name was Mildred Hayes. She worked for

but it was unintentional. It was an accident... Justin was crying and panicking when he

though she loved and respected Newton, doubts crept into her mind

only 14. His mother's death had already devastated him. If he had been sent to jail for that incident, his life would have

behalf and make it

the realization sank in. 'Grandpa Newton, how could you think only of your grandson's life? Someone should have been held accountable for Mildred's life. Did you ever consider