Can’t Win Me Back

In an instant, the woman burst into tears.

Remy, in an alarmed state, scanned the area outside the car. Satisfied that he was momentarily safe, he loosened his grip on the woman, only to discover his palms were damp.

The woman's face was drenched in tears.

As he stared into her misty eyes, recognition dawned on him-she was the woman who had chased him at the hospital, frantically calling him "Damien".

This could only mean she was Damien Taylor's mother.

Remy straightened abruptly, putting distance between himself and Mandy. A surge of emotion tightened his chest, leaving him shaken.

Silence blanketed the car.

Despite her usual composure, Mandy was overwhelmed. Her tears were unstoppable as she gazed at him. Nothing else seemed to matter.

At that moment, Mandy's driver opened the car door and climbed in, saying, "Mrs. Taylor, here are the desserts you ordered for Mr. Taylor-"

darkened. His muscles tensed as he reached for the door

With tears brimming in her eyes, Mandy latched onto

make even a man as strong as Remy wince. She didn't dare

bells rang in his mind. Was this man a

cried out,

even more sinister master. His presence alone radiated menace, and children who

mirror. His bloodshot eyes gleamed with a savage ferocity, a

was from a good man-rotten to the

wouldn't hurt her, her driver remained wary, ready to

about earlier," Remy said

her voice soft yet insistent. "Who were

made his heart lurch.

looks, a stream of virtuous and admirable people sought him out, hoping to reunite with him. Among them was a woman who,

into his soul, a fragile

happiness he felt was unlike anything