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.

after learning about

opposed them, but neither had he

now, for the first time, he called her by her first name, just as

Amber's heart raced.

need to be so formal after knowing each other for so long?"

call me

Taylor anymore.

is it that young people nowadays would say?"

Work vibes.

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

the trash she was holding, Winston's expression

gentle tone, he said,

an

tasks to the helpers next

don't need to do them yourself." The word "family" struck a chord

trembled, and

before

did you know? I haven't had a proper conversation with him

has also been ages since he came to bid me goodbye before he

to see

he told me

you after he returned, and he invited

show it, but

asked me for

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