Ch. 2061..2070

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2061-On the way out through the airport halls, the police carefully covered Joseph's handcuffed hands with clothes to avoid creating unnecessary commotion.

Despite that, whispers and curious glances followed them. The travelers even took pictures and posted them online.

In the interrogation room, Joseph, who always cultivated an image of elegance and reason, now pounded the table with his cuffed hands, screaming in frustration, "Didn't Aidan confess to everything? I don't know anything about his illegal drug business, and it has nothing to do with me. Who put you up to this?

Why targetand the Lovelace Group?" Cyrus stared coldly at the man he once called Uncle Joseph. His lips formed a thin, impassive line. "Mr. Joseph, is that foresight you're displaying, or perhaps a guilty conscience? I haven't even

mentioned drugs, yet you're already incriminating yourself." Joseph broke out in a cold sweat under Cyrus' unyielding gaze. He attempted to leverage their relationship to his advantage. "Mr. Cy… I mean, Cyrus! After all, I'm still your uncle!" "In this room," Cyrus countered, his voice devoid of emotion, "we are officer and suspect." Cyrus continued, "And besides, you are Edgar Lovelace's adopted son, not his biological son. You have no blood ties to him or my mother.

So, 'uncle' seems rather far-fetched.

Joseph flushed a deep crimson, the sting of humiliation burning across his face.

"We're not just arresting you for illegal drug storage and distribution but also for inciting your secretary, Ernest Brown, to murder Edgar Lovelace. He was caught in the act.

Cyrus' gaze was sharp. "We have a witness statement, and your secretary recorded your instructions to protect yourself. The evidence is solid. Even though it was attempted murder, you'll be spending the rest of your life behind bars." Joseph's bloodshot eyes widened in disbelief. "W-Wait! W-What did you say?" "Attempted murder," Cyrus repeated slowly, enunciating each word.

Cyrus, typically stoic in the interrogation room, cracked a smile. "My team intervened in time. Mr. Edgar was saved. He's still in the hospital but stable."

Joseph slumped in his chair dishearteningly, as if all his energy had drained away. Suddenly, he burst into uncontrollable laughter. "That useless son of a bitch. He can't even do anything right!" Cyrus frowned. "So, you're admitting to it?" "Don't you have all the evidence? Where can I go if I don't confess?" "Why did you do it?" "Edgar Lovelace had been unkind toand never sawas his son. He only tookas a tool to help him, build his empire and secure his family. Why should I pretends net" be a good son when he is so heartless to me? I've pretended for more than 30 years, and I've had enough!" Joseph's true nature laid bare. "So, what if you prosecute me? Edgar isn't dead, and I'm not the one who did it. And I've already told you had nothing to do with the illegal drugs.

Aidan operated alone!" S Then, the door of the interrogation room opened. A policeman rushed in and whispered into Cyrus' ear.

Cyrus' expression shifted drastically. After a long silence, he spoke in a low voice, "Your son, Aidan, was afraid of facing conviction.f

He jumped from a building and took his own life an hour agg" Josephis head spuncandit felt as if the ceiling itself was crumbling down on him.

His vision blurred as if blood were, seeping trom his skull .

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2062-he news of Aidan's suicide sent shockwaves through Solana City.

Upon receiving the news, Alyssa hurried to Solana City with Mandy. Jasper followed them, fearing someone would hurt Mandy during this sensitive period.

"Cyrus toldthe police found what seems to be a suicide note from Aidan in his coat jacket. It mentioned remorse for his actions and letting his grandfather and father down," Alyssa shared in her villa.

Meanwhile, Jasper took it upon himself to warm two glasses of milk. He handed one to Mandy and the other to Alyssa.

"This all happened so suddenly. Why… How…" Mandy trailed off, her voice thick with disbelief.

It was one bad blow after another, and it all happened within a night. Mandy, a woman known for her composure, was starting to unravel.

"I watched Aidan grow up. He was always so competitive. They raised and groomed him to be the successor. This must have been a crushing weight on him—the biggest sin he'd ever committed. Aidan must have felt completely cornered and saw no alternative but to take his own life," Mandy choked out.

Regardless of their relationship, Aidan was someone she'd watched grow up.

He'd always called her "Aunt Mandy" and leaned on her for support.

However, Alyssa sensed something amiss. She looked up at Jasper. "The police will analyze the handwriting, right? There might be something off about the note." "Yes, I believe they will. Anyhow, the police are convinced it was suicide."

Jasper's eyes darkened as he continued, "The police interrogated Aidan again earlier, grilling him relentlessly. Then, he excused himself to use the restroom and jumped from a window along the hallway. It happened so fast that the officer guarding him failed to react in time. That officer has resigned from his position."

Mandy covered her mouth, despair etched on her face. Alyssa's expression remained grave.

Jasper pulled Alyssa close, gently stroking her arm. "Something feels wrong, doesn't it?" "Yes." Alyssa took a deep breath and tightly held Jasper's hand.

"Now, the entire country believes Aidan took his own life out of guilt.

Consequently, Lovelace Group has been conveniently framed as the mastermind behind the human drug tests.

"On top of that, the public is vehemently condemning them. With Aidan gone, there's no one to testify against that. Jasper, do you think the true mastermind can finally rest easy now?" "Justice will prevail. Whoever is responsible for this will never escape this," Jasper declared firmly.

Suddenly, a pang of unease shot through Jasper's heart as Alyssa's words made him realize something. "Aidan's death leaves another person in grave danger. After all, this person holds the key to the most secrets after Aidan.

Cyrus called, interrupting their conversation "Lyse, Jasper, Joseph had confessed to the police.

However there is a hugediscrepancy between his statement and Aidan's.

Joseph claims someone used Lovelace Group, and they were merely doing the person's dirty work. "He swears someone provided Aidan with the drugs and that he had been manipulated and blindsighted. He also said no one knew his son better than he did. He insisted that Aidan wouldn't have the network or the guts for such a crime." Confused, Mandy shook her hand.

"Actually, I've always doubted that Aidan could pull off such a crby himself.

Joseph wouldn't have the brains for it either, and there's no need for us to risk using humans for drug testing. The government supports the Lovelace Group, and we don't have direct competitors in the country. So, there was never a need to take such a huge risk to rush drug development." A silent exchange passed between Alyssa and Jasper. Their eyes locked in understanding-Aidan hadn't committed suicide; he'd been silenced by murder.

Someone had gotten leverage over him, blackmailing him to the point of desperation.

The usual cacophony of revelry was absent from The Millennium thath night. Howgver, the deserted atmosphere suited Jameson just fine.

His priorities lay elsewhere. The Millennium merely served as a front for him to network and pave the way for Justin. Once Justin succeeded, this place would outlive its usefulness.

"Is Amber behaving these days?" Jameson rasped, his voice rough, as he admired the parrots on the balcony.

"She has been behaving! I've had someone keeping an eye on her. She hasn't seen any clients lately; she just wanders The Millenium or staysm holed up in her room: I've even tapped her phone, and she hasn't contacted anyone. You can test easy," Carl reported, putting in a good word for Amber. "She seems obedient," Jameson remarked, his eyes narrowing as he fiddled with the birdcage. "But the scan't be said for everyone, can it?

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2063-Carl's blood ran cold at Jameson's words. He couldn't bring himself to speak.

"I told you to keep Nicholas under close watch, and as I expected, he's been communicating with someone." A cruel, mocking laugh escaped Jameson's lips.

"Didn't I tell you? In this world, only the dead can be truly trusted." "You're a genius, Mr. Schmidt!" Admiration and shock warred on Carl's face. "But, how did you realize something was off with Chief Novak?" "He askedabout the drug development progress the other day, completely out of the blue. Never before has he bothered himself with such minor details." Jameson circled the table, picking up a photo from a stack. He studied it with chilling coldness. The picture captured Jasper placing a lighter in Nicholas' hand during their meeting at a café.

A long moment passed before Jameson crumpled the photo into a tight ball, his eyes hardening with repressed fury.

"Are you planning to…" Carl ventured cautiously. "Forgive my bluntness, but Chief Novak has been invaluable. He has handled much of your dirty work flawlessly, yet the police have never managed to pin anything on him. They were like headless chickens, hitting walls at every turn.

"Despite his average position in Solana City, he wields considerable powermanipulating police investigations and ridding you of problems. "We have no idea what transpired during his meeting with Mr. Beckett. For all we know, it could be a setup to sow discord between you and Chief Novak.

"I don't think he is bold enough to betray you. He has blood on his hands that we can use against him. Besides, his wife's life hangs by a thread. I don't think he would act this recklessly." "I don't need him anymore," Jameson said calmly.

"W-What did you say?" "I received a call from Sir last night." A smile played on Jameson's pale lips, a glint of triumph in his eyes. "Sir toldthat there is a breakthrough in the drug experiment in Mosgravia, so we can stop the experiments in Solana City.

"Since we don't need to run the experiments anymore, I have no use for our cleaner, Nicholas. Honestly, I never intended to keep him around from the start."

Carl felt his breath hitch in his throat, a cold dread slithering down his spine.

"He knows too many of our secrets. No matter his past contributions or determination, I will never keep him around."Jameson paused, turning to Carl with an unexpected tenderness. "However, you are the exception. You're not just my subordinate; you're family 1"I owe my success not just to Sir's guidance but your support as well. Once things settle, I'll make you a shareholder and put you on the Schmidt Group board of directors. You have proven your loyalty to me. I wifftreat you well." Gratitude washed over Carl's face. His lips trembled as he said, "Don't worry, Mr. Schmidt! I swear that I'll never betray you. Otherwise, letdie a tragic death and have my body be fed to the dogs!" The Lovelace Group was reeling. Though Edgar had survived the attack, a cerebral hemorrhage from the shock left him paralyzed. Meanwhile, Joseph was charged with abetting murder, illegal drug storage, money laundering, bribery, and a slew of other crimes.

Conversely, the police lacked evidence to declare the Lovelace Group responsible for human drug testing. As a result, they did not publicly announce it.

However, the public was convinced of a cover-up. Consequently, Lovelace Group's stock price plummeted for five days straight, losing over two billion dollars overnight.

Their reputation was dragged through the mud, tarnished by public scorn.

Mandy and Julien were the only ones left in the Lovelace family. One was estranged upon marriage, while the other was ostracized for years. Yet, despite his nominal stake, Julien had never interfered in the company's affairs.

The Lovelace Group, once a titan of industry, now teetered on thebrink of callapse a victin of malicious intentions.

Graffiti plastered the company entrance with obscenities while a swarm of reporters camped outside, capturing images for their sensationalized narratives.

That day, Mandy, assuming the mantle of acting president, called an emergency meeting with the board of directors. She eschewed her usual opulent attire as a nah phan's wife, opting.for a tailored white suit and a foxtail lily brooch crafted by pink Alyssa with white andated by diamonds. A palpable hostility hung in the air as she entered the meeting room. But Mandy wouldn't back down. No matter the odds, she refused to let the Lovelace family crumble.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2064-Mandy began, "Everyone, I'm sure you've all heard about what happened recently at the Lovelace Group. This is an emergency, so I will keep it brief."

Mandy took the center seat at the meeting table, exuding power and fearlessness.

"Effective immediately, I will be taking over from my brother, Joseph and assthe position of Lovelace Group's chairman." The room erupted in an uproar.

"Ms. Lovelace… No, I mean, Mrs. Taylor. You've married into the Taylor family.

You can't be making decisions for the Lovelaces now." Someone mocked, "Furthermore, you had a falling out with Mr. Edgar to be with Mr. Winston. Don't think we've forgotten how you cut ties with the Lovelace family.

"For the past 20 years, you never cared about Lovelace Group. Now that it's in trouble, you're the first to step in and claim it. Don't you think trying to get a slice of the pie makes you look bad?" The others joined in criticizing Mandy.

"It has been half a month since Lovelace Group got into trouble. I injected my own money to stabilize the corporation's financial situation. I contacted the project managers to ensure work continued as usual.

"I also reached out to the media to manage public opinion, followed up on Joseph's case, and oversaw Aidan's funeral. I handled all of this." Mandy's voice was calm but confident as she spoke from her heart. "May I ask all of you seated here what have you all done for Lovelace Group?" Everyone was silent.

"Someone you all call an 'outsider' achieved all this. You were either groomed by my father and Joseph or were their partner for many years. From then until now, has any of you stepped forward to do anything for the corporation? I don't think so." They were all old coots who only knew how to yap like dogs! Mandy was close to cussing at them but restrained herself. This was the Lovelace Group, not the Taylor family. She still felt uncomfortable with her identity within the corporation.

The person who challenged her earlier was still dissatisfied. He protested, "Mr.

Joseph and Mr. Aidan's cases happened because of their own mistakes.

"Sufficient evidence was found, and the authorities have announced their findings too. What else could we do? Ultimately, this is still a Lovelace family matter." Mandy narrowed her eyes. Her gaze was cool and calm. She smiled.

"Ha! So, you're acknowledgingas a Lovelace family member." That man was silenced. He looked extremely upset.

"Now, please raise your hands if you agree to havetake up the position as Lovelace Group's chairman." Mandy raised her hand. "I am casting this vote on behalf of my father." Only one other person raised their hand in support of her.

The rest stayed silent, disregarding her.

Then, someone else objected, "You want to becthe chairman, but do you have enough shares on hand? After Mr. Aidan's passing, his shares were inherited by Mr. Joseph.

"Mr. Joseph has been arrested, and his case is still being tried. He has not been stripped of his possessions and still owns his shares. Even if you wanted to becthe chairman, shouldn't you wait until his case is concluded?" Mandy clenched her fists under the table, her face pale.

Indeed, she didn't have Lovelace Group's shares on hand. Even if she acquired Edgar's shares and Julien's bit, they would still be far from enough.

That being said, she was well aware that this was the board members' tactic to drag things out.

If she waited until Joseph's case was concluded, it wouldn't make any difference even if she obtained his shares. By then, Lovelace Groypn would already be completely consumed by them! "The majority is in disagreement, and you do not have enough shares on hand, Mrs. Taylor.

Since this is the case, sorry to say, but we'll take our leave!" Everyone started getting out of their seats.

They were prepared to leave Mandy hanging on her own.

This was their chance to give Winston's mistress a taste of their power. The thought of it was thrilling enough, You're all leaving when the meeting hasn't ended yet? How rude of all of you!" A crisp and stern voice sounded. Everyone directed their gazes toward the door.

Mandy widened her eyes. An elegant figure with broad shoulders and a slender waist walked in. It was Julien, dressed in a smart suit! He gave off a completely different impression after having donned a formalsuit instead ofthis doctor's coat He gave off the air of someone in control of the entire situation. He was becoming more and more like his partner, Jonah!

"You're just a bunch of oldies who are already turning into fossils. How bold of you all to gang up against a respectable woman." Julien.

narrowed his eyes dangerously and scoffed, "Are all the men in the Lovelace family dead to you? Is there not a single person willing to back Aunt Mandy up?"

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2065-"Julien..." Upon witnessing Julien's entrance, Mandy was moved to tears.Everyone else in the room was shocked to see Julien at first. Their shocked faces were subsequently replaced by looks of disdain shortly after.Everyone knew that Julien had been outcasted by the Lovelace family long ago.He wasn't allowed to participate in the corporation's operations.To them, he was simply a doctor who only studied CT scans in his doctor's office. They believed Julien knew nothing about the business world.Not just that, he was previously embroiled in a scandal. The photos of him being intimate with Jonah were exposed to the whole wide world, bringing humiliation to the Lovelace family."This is a board meeting, Mr. Julien. It's not like those bars and nightclubs that you frequent. You're being a little too tactless!" The arrogant board member from before mocked Julien. His insult made everyone else chuckle."The place you're occupying belongs to the Lovelace family. I am also part of the Lovelace family. I can let it go if you refuse to comply with us, but you're not even showing us basic courtesy. Are you that thick?" Julien narrowed his eyes, and a frigid look flashed across. "Would you dare to act so rashly if you were standing before Mr. Edgar and Mr. Joseph?" The board member was silenced.He gritted his teeth.Then, someone else cried out angrily, "Mr. Julien, board meetings are where serious conversations occur. Irrelevant individuals should not be here!" "Oh? So, you are all aware that this is where serious conversations are meant to take place?" Julien was amused. "When I first walked in, I thought I was walking into a doghouse. I heard sold dogs barking away just to protect their share of the bone."If I hadn't shown up, I wouldn't be surprised if those dogs jumped on Aunt Mandy and bit her. Who knows if she might even have to get a rabies vaccine after that." Mandy burst out laughing. She then shook her head slightly.Julien was capable of reasoning in such a ridiculous manner. He never skimped on using harsh words. He was also a protective person.Was it a blessing to Jonah, or did he have days of suffering awaiting him in the future? The barking "dogs" from earlier burned with anger, so much so that their faces turned as red as tomatoes! Nevertheless, Julien hadn't called them out individually. So, they couldn't admit that they were the ones that he was talking about."I know that I'm not welchere. Well, guess what? I'm not interested in this place either. I guess we do have a mutual understanding here." Julien chuckled coldly.Then, he slammed the documents in his hand onto the meeting table."I'm not familiar with the corporation's matters. But I do know that the one who has the most shares on hand will be the one who has the final say! "This is my father's shares transfer agreement. It indicated that he would transfer his shares to Aunt Mandy. As for my share, I will also be handing them to Aunt Mandy."Suddenly, he smiled. The thought of a particular person made his eyes glimmer.He added, "Oh, that's not the only thing."Over those few days when Lovelace Group's share price took a plunge, a mysterious, man swept up a massive amount of our shares. He now owns ten percent of Lovelace Group's stock and has becone of the corporation's shareholders. S "He calledup earlier. He said that if needed, he would be willing to give up all of his shares to Aunt Mandy with zero conditions. Also, he willfully support Aunt Mandy taking over my father's position to becLovelace Group's chairman. "Are there any other objections from the room?" The board members passed the shares transfer agreement around the room. As each of them scrutinized it, their faces turned dark.They could no longer act up in arrogance. Their devised plans had also gone up in smokes.After that, each of their attitudes changed. They raised their hands to express their support for Mandy's ascension to the position of chairman.Julien breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had a calm expression on his face, he was panicking on the inside. Fortunately, though, he had achieved his goal.Just as he was about to retreat and leave quietly, Mandy called out to him suddenly. "Hold on, Julien." With a suspicious gaze, he looked around at the determined look on Mandy's face.

"As the corporation's chairman, I have something else to announce to everyone here." Mandy's gaze was fiery. She announced confidentlyn "Due to et Aidan's passing, the position of Lovelace Group's president is left vacant. From today onward, Julien will fit this position.

Are there any objections from the floor?" S This question was iterated a second time. This time, it was coming from Mandy. The level of intimidation that she was exuding was not to be taken lightly.

Was it because of all those years she spent with Winston that his qualities spent with Winston that his qualities rubbed off gn herd Not Only was she high and mighty, but she also carried an overbearing air.

Not only did Julien have a large number of shares, but he alsg had voting rights. Moreover, he was bäcked up by a powerful person who had control over the entire situation.Even though she was a woman, she was not a woman who could be underestimated or disregarded."Aunt... Aunt Mandy..." Julien was frozen with shock. He didn't know what to do.Even if there were any board members who were unhappy about the announcement, there was nothing they could do about it.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2066-Once the board meeting ended, the announcement about Mandy's and Julien's appointment was released to all Lovelace Group employees.

Julien exited the meeting room. The moment he entered the chairman's office, he plunged into Jonah's arms. He nuzzled his sweaty face against Jonah's shoulder.

He could finally feel at ease, knowing that he was finally back in his lover's presence. He also let go of the confident persona he was putting up and melted into Jonah's embrace.

"Congratulations, Mr. Julien. You've succeeded in taking over." Jonah lifted his hand and stroked Julien's hair gently. In a gentle and raspy voice, he said, "You

are someone with status and a title now. You are the second-in-command in the Lovelace family. I'll have to rely on your support in the future, Mr. Julien." Julien clicked his tongue. "Forget it." Julien let out a long sigh. He said in a coy voice, "If you hadn't bulk purchased Lovelace Group's shares in secret to stabilize our share price, our corporation would have simply ended up in the wrong hands. As the president, I don't even have as many shares as you do. I'm just an employee. It's nothing to be proud of." "Don't say that, Julien." Jonah held him close and said to him lovingly, "I am yours. Those assets and shares… What about them? "Plus, the shares that I acquired belong to your family in the first place. I am just returning them to their rightful owner. It's no big deal." Julien's eyes welled up with tears. He was moved beyond words.

He lifted his head and felt Jonah's breath on his face. Jonah placed his palm on the back of his head and kissed his lips.

They managed to share the kiss for only a short moment before the office door opened, and an unsuspecting Mandy walked into the room. "Oh! I didn't see anything, I didn't see anything. Carry on! Carry on!" Mandy was embarrassed and had nowhere to hide. She covered her face and was about to leave when Jonah called out to her.

"No worries, Mandy. I'll go. I'm sure you have a lot to talk about with Julien."

"Don't go, Jonah." Julien clung to his hand, unwilling to let him go.

Jonah smiled tenderly. He lovingly stroked the tip of Julien's nose.

"I knew it. From the start, I guessed that you were the person Julien talked about. You were the one who supported us from behind the scenes. It could've been none other than you, Jonah." Mandy looked at him with a grateful look.

"I'm sorry you had to spend so much money investing in us. When Lovelace Group's projects start picking up, we will ensure you're paid your share of the dividend." "You're too kind, Mandy. My money is also the Taylor family's money.

You are also part of the Taylor family. I am just simply helping a family member."

Jonah shook his head. "If you really want to give back, you can just give it to Julien. It's the sthing." "Jonah, you have experience in business. In the future…

I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to guide Julien along the way. He may treat patients well, but I fear others will take I el advantage of him when he's president." Mandy was half joking and half-worried. Jonah wrapped his arms around Julien's waist. He lowered his eyes and fixed his gaze on him. "Don't worry. You have Julien and I to.

"Ah… That makesso envious," Julien couldn't help but exolaim in O M admiration. the content is on En.novelxo.com! Read

watch over the Lovelace Group together. Lovelace Group will be able to overcthis hurdle." Right after he said that, their phones buzzed simultaneously.

"Oh? It's an invite." Julien was the first to open the message. It was a photo of Landon and Lauren sitting on a swing and leaning on each other sweetly. Their smiley eyes twinkled like the stars in the night sky.

"Ah! Landon and Lauren are having their wedding!" "I heard from Lyse previously that Mr. Landon and Ms. Lauren are ét having their wedding ceremony at Bernardia Lyse toldthat they only invite close friends and family members. The entire wedding will be a private one. No outsiders or media can take even a single photo." Mandy sighed. "It's a pity, though. Ms. Lauren is a gorgeous woman, and Mr. Landon is an outstanding man. If only they're able to have a grand, public wedding." "Aunt Mandy, Landon loves Lauren to the moon and back. Forget about the wedding. Even if Lauren asked for a star, I wouldn't be surprised if he were to fly to outer space to pick a star for her." Mandy looked at Jonah with a concerned look on her face. She noticed how unmoved he looked.

"Julien," Jonah whispered right by his ear.

"Yes?" He lifted his eyes and o l deeply into Jonah|s.X

"Never mind." Jonah gave Julien's shoulder a squeeze. He thought to himself You too, will get to have what others have."

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2067-Landon was finally done preparing for his wedding with Lauren at Bernardia. He had made arrangements according to Lauren's preferences.

Over the past month or so, Landon wished that he could split himself into multiples of himself. He had to look after Lauren, manage Harper Group, and manage the decorations at the wedding venue from personnel assignments, their wedding photo shoot, and the positioning of even a small pot of flowerseverything had to be vetted by him. He made sure that he was all hands-on.

His private plane flew between Bernardia and Solana City multiple times, so much so that he used up a considerable amount of fuel.

Jordan was worried that it would all be too tiring for Landon. He offered to go to Bernardia on his behalf to keep watch over the preparations there, but Landon refused adamantly. He would rather see to it himself.

He didn't care if he was jet-lagged or that he was losing sleep. He made sure that he went there in person to have a hand in the decorating work. "Why do you have to tire yourself out like that, Mr. Landon?" Jordan's heart ached for Landon.

Landon looked like a shadow of his former self-gaunt, eyes bloodshot and rimmed with exhaustion.

"You can just leave these trivial matters to me. I know I'm not the brightest person, so you can't feel at ease. But it's too exhausting for you to go back and forth like that. How will your body cope?" "It's not that I don't trust you, Jordan.

It's also not because I don't think you're not doing a good enough job." Landon took out a new, pink-colored bunny plushie that he'd just bought. He placed it at the head of the hospital bed.

In a gentle tone, he explained, "This is my wedding with Lauren. It is also the day that I have been dreaming of. So, I want to focus all my efforts on it and do my best to make it the perfect day.

"Lauren doesn't want to publicize the wedding or make it a grand celebration.

Although this was her request, I still feel like… like I owe it to her." Jordan choked on his tears. "Mr. Landon…" Landon fixed his eyes on the pink bunny plushie. Angelina's smile and voice suddenly cto mind, making his heart wrench.

He shut his eyes immediately. He forced himself to take a few deep breaths to calm the waves of pain and feelings of wistfulness that surged within him.

"I have too many regrets in this life, Jordan. From this day on, I do not wish for there to be any other regrets in my life with Lauren." Landon and Jordan were the only two people in the hospital ward.

Lauren's primary physician and nurse had brought her out for a body checkup Landon took this opportunity to display the plushies he scoured worldwide in every corner of the hospital room. S The horrific and cruel abduction had caused severe internal injuries elne within Lauren's body. According to the doctor, she could potentially have to be hospitalized for an extended period for treatment. She would also have to be on long-term medication. The hospital ward was plain. The white walls surrounding it were empty. The room's conditions were so plain that it might make a patient feel suffocated when living there long term. As such, Landon took it upon himself to give the room a makeover, decorating it to feel even more homey than a home. He even prepared canvases and drawing tools for Lauren if she ever got bored.

However, Lauren hadn't picked up her drawing tools or painted anything since Angelina left. On the other hănd; Landon locked up Sage Manor in its entirety.

Landon and Lauren were, in fact, mourning the loss of their loved one in their very own ways.

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Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2068-Thank you for caring for my wife over this period. I've prepared a gift for you.

My secretary has brought it to your office." Landon poured a cup of tea for Robbie. He was no longer the prideful man that he used to be. His speech and mannerisms were much friendlier now. The changes in Landon were indeed drastic. In order to beca brilliant leader like Jasper and for Lauren's sake, he was willing to let go of the man he used to be.

"No worries at all, Mr. Harper. It's my job to be responsible for my patients. A gift isn't necessary. I am just doing my job." Robbie paused before continuing in a low voice, "Mr. Harper, we have performed a thorough body check for Mrs.

Harper this morning. We found that she has endometriosis." Landon, while carrying a teacup in his hand, froze. His chest tightened. "What's that?" "It's not

a major condition or anything. There can be many reasons why one develops this disease. In Mrs. Harper's case, it's a little more serious.

"She toldthat she experiences severe pain during every menstrual cycle. She isn't able to bear the pain without the help of medication. Also, this symptom has been ongoing for many years." Landon's face ran white, and his breathing becuneven.

He recalled back to the twhen he first started cohabiting with Lauren. Angelina had told him that Lauren always felt uncomfortable when she had her periods.

At times, she would even curl up in bed in pain.

To be honest, he didn't understand it. He thought that every woman experienced something similar for a few days each month and that they would be fine after those few days. He never imagined that it was because Lauren had developed such a condition.

"Dr. Hill, I don't care how much it costs or what you do. You have to treat my wife, please!" In Landon's anxiousness, his voice was hoarse and shaky. "It's possible to cure her endometriosis, but the possibility of her getting pregnant will only decrease." "Are you saying it is highly unlikely for Lauren to beca mother?"

Landon's eyes turned red. His breathing was heavy. "Even if she is fully cured?"

Having endometriosis is just one of he reasons. Another reason is that Mrs.

Harper's internal injuries were oo severe. Previously, I've advised 'ou to be mentally prepared for Mrs Harper to be on medication in the ong term." Content belongs to ¿wRobbie sighed, "In a situation like this, we would normally discourage the patients from getting pre l.n Not only is the likelihood of pregnancy very low, but even if a child is conceived, the fetus will be affected by the various medications.

"There would then be a very high chance of the child developing congenital defects and even deformities.

"Mr. Harper, I know you and your wife are very much in love and hope to have children of your own. But, as humans, we have to be realistic.

"If your child can't be born healthy, the both of you will end up suffering for the rest of your life. It's also not too fair for your child, isn't it?" As Landon exited the lounge and walked back toward Lauren's hospital ward, he felt like he was trudging through a desert for a really long time. Everything looked bleak before him.

His mouth was dry, and he felt like he had swallowed shards of glass. The pain was so immense that he couldn't even take deep breaths.

He took a detour to the washroom and spent stwashing his face with cold water.

It took a long tto suppress his emotions before he had enough courage to return to see Lauren. Lauren was sitting up against the headboard of her hospital bed.

The afternoon sun rays illuminated her fair-skinned face.

"What are you so engrossed in, darling? Hmm?" Landon scooted up right next to Lauren and wrapped his arms around her. She was watching a variety show on a tablet.

"Ah…" Lauren pointed at a little girl on the screen. There was a twinkle lin her eyes,

She was watching a parent-child variety program that had becpopular recently. It was a show that featured celebrities bringing up their children.

The child on the screen had an innocent smile on her face. However, seeing that child made Landon's.

heart wrench. It tore at his insides.

Lauren hadn't realized the changes in Landon. Her cheeks were flushed She picked yp herlstylus pen and wrote, "Let's have a child together, Landon."

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2069-As Lauren wrote, a soft and motherly glow cacross her face.

Landon, on the other hand, hid behind her. His face was downcast, and his pale lips trembled uncontrollably.

He hugged her from behind and rested his chin on her shoulder. He nuzzled against her longingly. His eyes filled with tears that were so close to streaming down his face.

"Darling, didn't you say… that you didn't want to have children?" Landon's voice was unusually low and gravelly. With his lips right next to her ear, he asked, "Didn't you want to study art and be my only woman forever?" Lauren's lashes fluttered shyly. She focused her attention on writing, "That was in the past.

That's not what's on my mind now." A lump rose in her throat. "Landon, I know that my physical condition isn't great. I have to take medications and get injections every day. I don't even know when I can be discharged.

"It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl. I want to have a child whom we can raise together. This way, even if I were to one day leave this world before you, our child will still be here to keep you company. You won't feel lonely then." Landon couldn't stand seeing those words. With his finger, he pressed down hard on the screen and erased all that Lauren wrote. His heart ached, and the tears in his eyes blurred his vision.

"Don't say things like that, Lauren! We will be alright… I'm sure we can grow old together! As for children, I'm okay without them! All I need is you. I don't like children and I don't want any!" "Ah… Ahh…" Landon's sudden outburst of emotions made Lauren panic. Immediately, she grabbed his hand tightly and placed his shaking hand on her chest. With tears of pain in his eyes, Landon pressed his lips onto hers and kissed her deeply yet tenderly.

Lauren melted into his arms slowly. She parted her lips, allowing him to slip in with his tongue. The gentle biting on his lips made his breathing heavier. He started to feel aroused.

Landon was someone with great needs in that particular aspect. However, ever since Lauren's hospitalization, they had not been intimate with one another.

Sometimes, when he slept with Lauren in his arms, he really could not suppress his urges. Whenever that happened, he would not even touch her. He would rather fly solo while watching her sleep.

In the past, he used to seek it from heu her all the time. Now, he had learned how to suppress his urges and be abstinent. He didn't mind the agony he had to go through. Whatever it was, he definitely could not let Lauren suffer a single bit.

After a long while, they pulled away from one another. Landon used his finger to wipe away the glistening saliva on her lips. Then, he planted en pecks of passionate kisses on her cheeks. Lauren could feel the changes within him.

Perceptively, she turned around and knelt on the bed. She started to unbuckle his belt.

Landon held her hand to stop her.

"Lauren, don't." He shook his head.

"Ah…" Lauren frowned.

Although she couldn't speak, it was as if she was communicating with her gaze.

They hadn't done it in a very long time. She was afraid that he was enduring it alone, so she wanted to relieve him.

"I can wait until you're better. We have a whole life ahead of us. We have time."

Landon hugged her tightly once again. He blinked to stop himself from bursting into tears.

It was in the wee hours of the morning.

Alyssa had gone to bed a while ago.

Jasper had just returned to their room after reviewing his. C corporation's documents in the study.

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"Landon?" he answered immediately.

"Mr. Beckett, it's me, Jordan!" Jordan sounded anxious and worried. "Sorry to call you at this hour Mr. Landon had a loNto mink He was crying and.

he even threw up, but he's unwilling to leave no matter what say. I've never seen him like this!" UMS

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2070-"Can you cand speak to Mr. Landon? He looks like he's having a breakdown. I'm quite terrified!" Jordan exclaimed.

Jasper's chest tightened when he heard that. He turned around and walked toward the door. "Givethe address. I'll head over right now!" When Jasper arrived, Landon was the only patron in the dimly lit pub. He was sitting by the bar and taking a glass of vodka from the bartender. Jasper asked Jordan to wait outside. Then, he walked over to Landon and sat down by his side. He placed his hand on Landon's shoulder. "That's enough, Landon. These strong alcohols are not good for your health. You're about to have your wedding. You need to look after yourself." Landon lifted his head slowly. His drawn and pale face was covered in tears. His eyes were bloodshot. It made Jasper's heart wrench to see him like that.

"Why are you crying?" Jasper was astonished. He looked at him intently. "What in the world happened? Don't be like this. Tellwhat's wrong, and we'll figure this out together!" "Lauren… Lauren, she…" Jasper widened his eves. He becflustered "What happened to Lauren?" "She… can no longer beca mother…..

The doctor said that she won't be able to have children of her own….." The tall, muscular frthat was Landon's trademark seemed to shrink as he cried, his body wracked with sobs before his friend.

Seeing as how Landon was on the verge of breaking down, Jasper felt like his heart was being torn into pieces. He couldn't bring himself to say anything for a long while.

Frankly speaking, Alyssa had looked through Lauren's medical records and checkup results. She had given Jasper a heads-up. She told him that pregnancy was indeed very risky for Lauren. Even if she did conceive, she couldn't be sure if the baby would be able to grow up healthy.

However, hearing it from Landon's mouth still made him feel terrible.

"Landon, I know that you've been wanting to have children with Lauren. But there are many different ways to be happy." "No… That's not it… I was just running my mouth last time. I don't fucking care if Lauren is or isn't able to bear a child! I love her no matter how she is!" Landon pressed his forehead against Jasper's chest. His voice becchoppy as he sobbed, "But wasn't I the one who caused all these? I was the one who made her end up like this! "She could have… could have been healthy… It was me. I was the one who ruined her!" A wave of sorrow crashed over Jasper and billowed within him.

No one else could relate to Landon better than he did. It was as if Landon and Lauren were going through the sthings that he and Alyssa did in the past.

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