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.

about

opposed them, but neither had he offered any encouragement, maintaining a cool and neutral

her by her first name, just as he would

Amber's heart raced.

knowing each other for so long?" A

call me

Taylor anymore.

is it that young people nowadays would say?" Neil chimed in,

Work vibes.

Amber managed, her voice catching slightly as

she was holding, Winston's

he said, "Amber, you're

just an important

to

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

trembled, and she

came to see me before

know? I haven't had a proper conversation

came to bid me goodbye

to you, I got to see all

me he wants

register his marriage with you after he returned, and he invited me to witness the

not show it, but

asked me for anything—not since he

often felt dispensable,