Can't Win Me Back

A white winter day with fluttering snow was the perfect symbol of purity and romance.

It was Christmas Eve. The time had come for Landon and Lauren's fairytale wedding at faraway Bernardia.

The Becketts' and the Taylors' private planes set off. Both families landed at Bernardia Airport one after the other. Then, via Landon's arrangements, they were transported to a fortress where they would stay. Landon had booked the entire historic estate for a whole month. The fortress in front was to be used for their wedding reception, whereas the block behind was the accommodation for friends and family. In other words, if they wanted to stay on to enjoy Bernardia's beautiful scenery after the wedding, they could continue staying there temporarily while they toured around and soaked in the beauty of a foreign land.

This estate was a historic site. Over the last century, it had never been rented out for anyone's private use. This was the first time in history and might also be the last.

To secure the place, Landon had looked up the estate's owner. He humbled himself while offering a price that even his father-in-law, Javier, who was born with a golden spoon, would be astounded to hear! The night before the wedding, Landon and Javier were taking a walk within the estate.

Landon introduced the buildings' history patiently and seriously to Javier. He knew every inch of the place like the back of his hand, as if this were his family's treasure.

It was as if this estate was his home, and he was an honorable duke born into nobility.

"You're good, Landon! How is it that you know about this place so well?" Javier stared at Landon's charming face in surprise.

"It wasn't easy to rent out this place. Also, this is the one and only time. So, in order to leave this place with good memories, I learned all about it."

Landon's smile was genuine and gentle. His eyes twinkled with a gleam of happiness. "I was thinking that when Lauren and I become old, we can sit together at home and flip through our photo album. I will be able to tell her lots of stories. Wouldn't that be great?"

A lump rose in Javier's throat. He was extremely touched. He remarked, "Thank you, Landon.

"But there's something that I'm really curious about. How did you convince that elderly duke to rent this place to you?"

Landon pursed his lips slightly. "I told him our love story, from when we started dating and how we journeyed until now. He was very touched. It also reminded him of his late wife, who had passed away many years ago. In the end, he decided to allow us to have our wedding here.

"I showed him Lauren's artwork too. He loved it very much and offered to buy it at a high price on the spot. But I didn't want him to pay for it. Instead, I sought Lauren's permission and gifted the painting to him. Not only was Javier touched to hear that, but the look in his eyes filled with a plethora of complex emotions.

Back in his time, he was also as passionate as Landon was. Back then, he used to be so in love with Jasper's mother, Anne.

If only he hadn't misunderstood her.

If only he wasn't lied to, enchanted, and manipulated by Sophia.

They were supposed to be the

epitome of the ideal couple with a lifetime of stories from their marriage to share. In the end, it was all a pipe dream. His feelings, his love and his woman had vanished in the midst of bloodthirsty fights and schemes.

"Thank you, Dad," Landon spoke up suddenly.Belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

Javier quickly concealed the sadness in his eyes. He asked in a surprised tone, "Why are you thanking me?"

"Thank you for giving your permission for Lauren to marry me."

Their wedding was tomorrow, and there was nothing else in the way. Everyone had given their blessings to them. Even so, Landon's eyes were red, and he choked on his tears as he uttered those words.

"You're making me too ashamed to even look at you."

With a sad smile on his face, Javier shook his head. His heart was throbbing with pain. "You don't have to thank me. If you want to thank someone, you should thank Newton and Jasper. They are the ones who have been supporting you all along.

"As for me, I have tried to separate the both of you time and time again. I even pushed her right before that monster from the Hodgson family... I am not a good father at all. "Moving forward, you have to treat Lauren well. I will not interfere with your lives for no reason. Don't worry."

"Don't say that, Dad. I have never blamed you."

Landon comforted him in a tender and low voice. "Back then, I hadn't avenged my father or gotten rid of those crooks in my family. Even if I got together with Lauren, I wouldn't have been able to give her a secure life. sŵnovel.net

"Right now is when it is most timely."

Javier chuckled to himself. Then, he retrieved an item from his suit pocket. He pulled Landon's hand toward him and placed the item on his palm.