Can’t Win Me Back

Amber stifled a laugh and teased, "Stop talking, Mr. Whitaker.

You're going to sound like a broken record if you keep going." After breakfast and a quick packing session, Axel departed from Heightsnew Villa.

Amber spent her day helping the Taylors with various tasks.

She assisted Mandy in organizing documents for Lovelace Group's projects, helped Lyla with cooking, and even joined Colene in feeding her horse.

With Tatiana's due date approaching, Amber also pitched in for her shower preparations.

Amber had always been a diligent person, but today, she seemed particularly intent on keeping herself busy.

She was counting down the hours until nightfall.

After dinner, the Taylors sat in the living room and chatted casually as they always did.

The warm, familial atmosphere filled the space, and Amber joined in, her perceptive nature making her a seamless part of the group.

When everyone retired to their rooms, Amber rose to help the helpers clear the table.

"Amber." Startled, Amber turned to see Winston standing nearby, supported by Neil.

"M-Mr.

Taylor." Her heart skipped a beat as she quickly straightened up.

Winston had always addressed her formally as "Ms.

learning about her relationship

had never openly opposed them, but neither had he offered any

time, he called her by her first name, just as he would his own

Amber's heart raced.

be so formal after knowing each other for so long?" A warm smile spread across Winston's

call me

Taylor anymore.

would say?" Neil chimed in, "It has work

Work vibes.

call me Winston." "Winston," Amber managed, her voice catching slightly

was holding, Winston's expression

said, "Amber, you're my

just an

to

do them yourself." The word "family" struck a chord deep within Amber, and tears welled up in her

lips trembled, and she stood

see me before he

you know? I haven't had a proper conversation with him ina really long

has also been ages since he came to bid

I got to see all that." Winston

me he wants to

he would register his marriage with you after he returned, and he invited

I may not show it, but

has never asked me for anything—not since

felt dispensable, like I