Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Mr. Taylor."
Winston paused in his steps, only now noticing that Sean was standing in front of him.
"Sean, it's late. Haven't you left yet?" he asked with a faint smile.
"Mr. Taylor, I ..." Sean hesitated. His throat was extremely dry.
"I know, you're waiting for Taty, aren't you?"
Sean's thoughts were laid bare, making him feel awkward. After a moment of silence, he spoke guiltily. "Mr. Taylor, I'm really
sorry for my brother's actions. But please believe me. Regardless of my family's choice, I'll always stand by you and Ms. Alyssa.
My commitment remains unchanged."
Winston smiled faintly and said, "This is your family matter. You don't need to explain it to me. You must have a lot to say to Taty,
right? Go and talk to her. I won't disturb you."
These words sent a chill down Sean's spine.
When he came back to his senses, Winston was already at a distance.
After some time, Tatiana, who had tidied herself up, walked through the gate with a pale face and a dazed look.
"Taty!" Sean immediately strode forward, opening his arms and pulling the woman he loved into a tight embrace.
"Sean, can you please loosen up a bit? I can't breathe." Tatiana pretended to be casual, adorably scolding him.

But Sean, with red-rimmed eyes, refused to heed her words. Instead, he tightened his embrace and pressed his hot lips onto her
shoulder, leaving a red mark. "I'm sorry for putting you in a difficult position because of my family."
Tatiana took a deep breath, keeping her tears at bay. "It's nothing. Don't think too much."
The two young souls hugged each other for a long time before reluctantly parting.
"Sean, in the days ahead, I'll be mapping out my future, and I will be quite occupied."
Tatiana's voice was soft and gentle, and her eyes showed a hint of melancholy. "I've been studying in Solana City for four years
and rarely stay in Belbanks. Now that I have more time, I want to stay home and spend more time with my parents.
"Now that you've recovered, Lyse mentioned that she wants you to join the KS Legal Department, so ... you'll be very busy,
right?"
Sean's breath hitched, and his heart suddenly tightened. "Taty ... what are you trying to say?"
"Let's not see each other during this period," Tatiana said with a faint smile.
In an instant, Sean felt like his heart was tearing apart. He held her shoulders tightly. "Taty, did Mr. Taylor pressure you? Did he
forbid us from meeting?"
Tatiana smiled even more bitterly. She couldn't tell him the truth, fearing that he wouldn't be able to bear it and might collapse.
"No, it's just that so much has happened recently. I think it's better for us to meet again when Lyse and Jasper have sorted out
your brother and when my dad's anger has subsided a bit.

"You should go back now, Sean. You haven't rested well these days because of family matters. Your dark circles are growing
worse."
Tatiana gently touched Sean's red-rimmed eyes with her trembling fingertips. Countless emotions were rising inside her.
Finally, unable to restrain herself any longer, she tiptoed and cupped Sean's face, offering a tearful, tender kiss.
"Sean, I love you ..."
Having taken a shower, Alyssa came out of her room and happened to encounter Tatiana, whose eyes were swollen. She was
walking quickly toward her room.
"Taty? Taty!"
Tatiana seemed not to hear, hastening her steps even more.