Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Lyla continued, "But sometimes, feelings alone aren't enough. There are many factors to consider. Mr. Sean, you know this well."
Though she spoke calmly, her words sank Sean's heart.
After that, Lyla walked away.
Alyssa hurriedly caught up. Worried and puzzled, she grabbed Lyla's hand.
"Lyla, what's wrong? You've praised Sean in front of me more than once. You've always liked him. Why this sudden change?"
"I like Sean, but that's different from deciding if he's the right person for my daughter to marry."
Lyla's voice remained gentle, but her words were piercing. "Your father considers Sean his godson because he appreciates
Sean. However, the Lynch family's recent actions have upset your father.
"Winston is not concerned with social status, but he can't let Taty marry into a family with such improper conduct. Our thoughts
align on this matter."
"Lyla, Simon is Simon. He can't represent the entire Lynch family." Alyssa spoke up for Sean.
"Winston and I have made up our minds. Taty is still young. She hasn't even finished college. It's a bit early to talk about
marriage now. Let's discuss this next time."
Alyssa looked at Lyla's retreating figure, feeling a sense of confusion.
This was just too strange.

For someone with Winston's macho personality, going his own way was to be expected. But how could Lyla change her attitude
so suddenly? They appeared to have formed some kind of alliance.
"Ms. Alyssa."
Upon hearing that, Alyssa turned around and saw Sean standing a few steps away. His face was pale, and his voice was
cautious.
"Sean, did you ... hear everything?" Alyssa felt guilty.
"Ms. Alyssa, thank you for caring about Taty and me."
Sean forced a bitter smile. "Let's take it slow. I believe that as long as Taty and I deeply love each other and never give up,
someday ..."
Someday ...
For how long did he need his beloved to wait?
Sean felt a lump in his throat, rendering him unable to continue speaking.
Alyssa felt a pang in her heart. She walked over, raised her hand, and patted his shoulder. "Sean, expect a tough road ahead in
your relationship with Taty.
"Taty is timid and easily convinced, and Lyla can't make decisions at home. Also, your brother is such a shady person. He has
crossed Winston's limit. Understandably, he's angry with your family."

"Simon isn't my brother anymore."
Sean gritted his teeth. "He's no longer my brother since he stopped distinguishing right from wrong and associated with Sophia
for power and money. When I go back home, I'll talk to my father. If he still doesn't control Simon, I'll formally cut ties with the
Lynch family. From then on, I won't be part of them."
Alyssa sighed, looking serious. "Don't do this, Sean. Your extreme approach won't solve the real problem. Jasper and I will deal
with Simon's matter.
"After all, he's your brother, your parents' firstborn in whom they have placed great expectations. Also, your parents are not in
good health. If you deliver such a heavy blow to them, your family might truly fall apart."
"Ms. Alyssa ..." Sean was struggling internally. Tears welled up in his eyes.
"Like me, you value your family very much. I don't want you to be in opposition to your family. Whether it's Taty's or Simon's
problem, I'll do my best to help you handle it."
Alyssa looked at him with determination. "I'll be the villain in this. It can't be you."