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

but neither had he offered any encouragement, maintaining

he called her by her first name, just as he would

Amber's heart raced.

be so formal after knowing each other for so long?" A warm smile

call me

Taylor anymore.

that young people nowadays would say?" Neil chimed in, "It has work vibes." "That's

Work vibes.

me Winston." "Winston," Amber managed, her

the trash she was holding,

gentle tone, he said, "Amber,

an

to the helpers

do them yourself." The word "family" struck a

lips trembled, and

before

haven't had a proper conversation

been ages since he came to bid me goodbye before he left for

I got to see all

told me he wants

that he would register his marriage with you after he

show it,

asked me for anything—not since he was

father, I've often felt dispensable, like I didn't