Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue
Chapter 137

Chapter 137

What was Weston thinking, saying something so terrible about his own son

“I don't think that's necessary.” Axel rolled his eyes. T'll need to stay alive until the day you need a fai “ospital I know Jonah and Silas wouldn't be able to do it You'd need me.”

"How dare your Weston shouted. “Why oughta-"

Winston yelled for their butler Clark Anderson, to fetch him a cane. Meanwhile, he removed his leather boots and flung one in Axel’s face.

Jonan and Silas humedy went up to Winston to stop him, Mandy and Colene followed suit. Still, Win: All of a sudden a gentle, delicate voice rang out in the hallway.

dinners ready.”

Everyone turned to see who had socken. It was Lyla, still in her apron and a trying pan in hand. Her p Winston's stomach growled amidst the silence.

Fine, dinner first teach you a lesson after dinner, you little brat!” He huffed, making his way to the dir Everyone heaved a sigh of relief then followed the old man to the dining room.

“That was a temble thing to joke about Axel Dad can take a joke, but that doesn't make it okay for y« "Who said I was joking? Axel cocked an eyebrow at his brother.

Jonan's expression immediately darkened. “Axel Whitaker.”

“What? He was the one who said Id die first. I -

Fine, fine! I'll keep my mouth shut. Stop looking at me like that, or I will get nightmares tonight” Axe Only then did Jonah soften once again. He sighed and followed his brother.

"Oh, wow. Jonah could shut him up in seconds with that look.” Silas tried replicating his elder brothe practice that. I use it on Axel if he ever tries to mess with me!”

Alyssa scowled. “Stop it. You're getting cock-eyed.”

Winston was in an especially good mood tonight. He had drunk glass after glass of red wine. No one Everyone tonight could tell Winston was incredibly happy to see Axel home, even though not a worc Whenever Avel noticed this, he instantly looked away, making Winston's heart sink slightly.

Alyssa picked up on this throughout the night. She wasn't pleased.

She knew Axel still had a grudge against their family and their father for not being able to stay comn The Taylor empire spanned the entire nation. Winston's eight children couldn't even begin to take all As KS World Hotel's chairman, Winston had executed several business miracles over the decades, bri today.

A man like him was the center of every woman's dreams—

except that he couldn't settle down with just one, of course.

No one was perfect.

When Alyssa was younger, she had wept and gotten upset just like Axel did, but she'd since made peace with everything.

It wasn't something that could be stopped, changed, or removed from existence.

+15 BONUS

Alyssa wasn't hoping for Axel to forgive their father, nor would she ever come to his defense. She pr: leave his trauma.

When dinner was nearly over, Axel released a big burp. “Damn! That wench's cooking is really somet had three plates of food tonight. It looks like I'll have to work the extra off tomorrow.”

"Stop calling her a wench, Axel Have some pity on her, will you?” Alyssa said, sipping on her red wine “Ten years ago, maybe, but not anymore. She's been at her peak ever since marrying the old man. W His tone then took a 180-

degree turn, turning cold. “Don’t you think our mother is the one we should feel pity for? Do you thi has her on his mind when he’s spending every night with a different woman?”

Chapter 137

Xavier immediately smacked himself in the cheeks, feeling like he had misspe

Jasper stared ahead, the manors lights reflecting in his eyes. He could faintly heather ***** sank into It seemed Alice was truly leaving an impression on Jonah Taylor's family

Jasper had considered the Taylor family to be incredibly intricate, Winston two had news before, the the um re of them got registered at City Hall. They would surely make it tough for Alice to marry intc However, it seemed like he had thought wrong. It sounded like Alice was truly getting along with the How close had they become —

Jasper was getting more distraught by the second. He had never felt so tense, so desperate. Even his "Do you have any cigarettes on you? Give me one.”

“There you are. Winston!” Alyssa cried when the man walked downstairs, helped by Jonah,

Winston exclaimed, “What took you so long? I'm starving here!”

"Oh, wow! Look at you! Are you trying to set a new trend for the grandpas out there? Alyssa teased, I Winston wore a waistcoat with a golden pocket watch at his breast. The outfit suited him

"A new trend? Ohoho, I wouldn't need to try hard to become the next trendsetter.” Winston chuckle “If I were thirty years younger and ventured into the world of those tasteful nude calendars, women “Ahem. Dad, it's best not to uh, say it like that Silas reminded gently from the side.

"What are you talking about? No one would have made a big deal of it if you hadn't mentioned it W Meanwhile, everyone else shared Silas’ sentiment.

"You didn't tell Miley, Cyrus, or Tatiana I'm home, right? Alyssa asked kindly.

“We wouldn't dare disobey your orders.” Mandy grinned. “Don’t worry. They don't know you're back, “So you kept those brats away on purpose? Winston demanded. “How could you? They've missed yc With a sigh, the man continued saying, “You should have had them come join us toof

“Miley's with her husband in Kontina overseas. Do you really want her to fly all the way back just for "Cyrus is busy in the force with all his cases, and Tatiana’s occupied with her exams right now, so let "What about Axel then? He doesn't do anything. He's always lounging around in Solana City. It's just hour drive, so by not have him over? Is he dead?” Winston fired back.

"Axel's-

“There's that familiar yelling. Needed it for my grand entrance.”

Everyone looked back to see Axel standing

at the entrance, pockets in his overcoat and a grin on his charming face.

“Good evening, Mr. Taylor. I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you if you were hoping I was dead”

The instant he appeared, both Mandy and Colene retreated to blend in with the background. Even t somewhat. They

Alvaxa heaved a attent stuh

Avel was always sneaking around and showing up at the most unexpected times, as if this family wot "Where's dinner? Don't tell me it isn't ready yet. Hurry up already. I still need to go out and lounge a Axelstran

His wase tell onto Alvesa with a pointed look, as Il saying, “Hey, I've done what you've told me lo. Nc Alsa looked away immediately.

The atmosphere in the living room suddenly urew lense.

Just then, Winston walked up to Axel with a sullen face.

"Send me a picture of you. A sellle, Winston grunted out.

“What? Why?

"So if you do get your ass killed one day without any of us knowing. I'd at least be able to have a pic X

Chapter 137

What was Weston thinking, saying something so terrible about his own son

“I don't think that's necessary.” Axel rolled his eyes. T'll need to stay alive until the day you need a fai “ospital I know Jonah and Silas wouldn't be able to do it You'd need me.”

"How dare your Weston shouted. “Why oughta-"

Winston yelled for their butler Clark Anderson, to fetch him a cane. Meanwhile, he removed his leather boots and flung one in Axel's face.

Jonan and Silas humedy went up to Winston to stop him, Mandy and Colene followed suit. Still, Win: All of a sudden a gentle, delicate voice rang out in the hallway.

dinners ready.”

Everyone turned to see who had socken. It was Lyla, still in her apron and a trying pan in hand. Her p Winston's stomach growled amidst the silence.

Fine, dinner first teach you a lesson after dinner, you little brat!” He huffed, making his way to the dir Everyone heaved a sigh of relief then followed the old man to the dining room.

“That was a temble thing to joke about Axel Dad can take a joke, but that doesn't make it okay for y« "Who said I was joking? Axel cocked an eyebrow at his brother.

Jonan's expression immediately darkened. “Axel Whitaker.”

“What? He was the one who said Id die first. I -

Fine, fine! I'll keep my mouth shut. Stop looking at me like that, or I will get nightmares tonight” Axe Only then did Jonah soften once again. He sighed and followed his brother.

"Oh, wow. Jonah could shut him up in seconds with that look.” Silas tried replicating his elder brothe practice that. I use it on Axel if he ever tries to mess with me!”

Alyssa scowled. “Stop it. You're getting cock-eyed.”

Winston was in an especially good mood tonight. He had drunk glass after glass of red wine. No one Everyone tonight could tell Winston was incredibly happy to see Axel home, even though not a worc Whenever Avel noticed this, he instantly looked away, making Winston's heart sink slightly.

Alyssa picked up on this throughout the night. She wasn't pleased.

She knew Axel still had a grudge against their family and their father for not being able to stay comn The Taylor empire spanned the entire nation. Winston's eight children couldn't even begin to take all As KS World Hotel's chairman, Winston had executed several business miracles over the decades, bri today.

A man like him was the center of every woman's dreams—

except that he couldn't settle down with just one, of course.

No one was perfect.

When Alyssa was younger, she had wept and gotten upset just like Axel did, but she'd since made peace with everything.

It wasn't something that could be stopped, changed, or removed from existence.

+15 BONUS

Alyssa wasn't hoping for Axel to forgive their father, nor would she ever come to his defense. She pr: leave his trauma.

When dinner was nearly over, Axel released a big burp. “Damn! That wench's cooking is really somet had three plates of food tonight. It looks like I'll have to work the extra off tomorrow.”

"Stop calling her a wench, Axel Have some pity on her, will you?” Alyssa said, sipping on her red wine “Ten years ago, maybe, but not anymore. She's been at her peak ever since marrying the old man. W His tone then took a 180-

degree turn, turning cold. “Don’t you think our mother is the one we should feel pity for? Do you thi has her on his mind when he's spending every night with a different woman?"

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