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.

even after learning about her

had never openly opposed them, but neither had he offered any encouragement, maintaining a cool and

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

Amber's heart raced.

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

call

Taylor anymore.

would say?" Neil

Work vibes.

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

was

tone, he said, "Amber, you're my son's

an

to the helpers

word "family" struck a chord deep within Amber, and tears welled

trembled, and she stood

me before he left for work this

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

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

you, I got to see all

he told me he wants to marry

me that he would register his marriage with you after he

show

never asked me for anything—not since he

his father, I've often felt dispensable,