Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue
Chapter 2412

Chapter 2412

Amber stifled a laugh and teased, "Stop talking, Mr. Whitaker. You're going to sound like a broken record if you keep going."

After breakfast and a quick packing session, Axel departed from Heightsnew Villa.

Amber spent her day helping the Taylors with various tasks. She assisted Mandy in organizing documents for Lovelace Group's projects, helped Lyla with cooking, and even joined Colene in feeding her horse.

With Tatiana's due date approaching, Amber also pitched in for her shower preparations.

Amber had always been a diligent person, but today, she seemed particularly intent on keeping herself busy. She was counting down the hours until nightfall.

After dinner, the Taylors sat in the living room and chatted casually as they always did. The warm, familial atmosphere filled the space, and Amber joined in, her perceptive nature making her a seamless part of the group.

When everyone retired to their rooms, Amber rose to help the helpers clear the table.

"Amber."

Startled, Amber turned to see Winston standing nearby, supported by Neil.

"M-Mr. Taylor." Her heart skipped a beat as she quickly straightened up.

Winston had always addressed her formally as "Ms. Altman", even after learning about her relationship with Axel. He had never openly opposed them, but neither had he offered any encouragement, maintaining a cool and neutral demeanor.

But now, for the first time, he called her by her first name, just as he would his own children.

Amber's heart raced.

"Do we still need to be so formal after knowing each other for so long?" A warm smile spread across Winston's face. "You shouldn't call me Mr. Taylor anymore. What is it that young people nowadays would say?"

Neil chimed in, "It has work vibes."

"That's right. Work vibes. Just call me Winston."

"Winston," Amber managed, her voice catching slightly as she obeyed.

Noticing the trash she was holding, Winston's expression softened. In a gentle tone, he said, 'Amber, you're my son's partner. You're not just an important guest-you're family. Leave these tasks to the helpers next time. You don't need to do them yourself."

The word "family" struck a chord deep within Amber, and tears welled up in her eyes. Her lips trembled, and she stood speechless.

"Axel came to see me before he left for work this morning. Amber, did you know? I haven't had a proper conversation with him in a really long time.

"It has also been ages since he came to bid me goodbye before he left for work. Thanks to you, I got to see all that."

Winston beamed with delight. "More importantly, he told me he wants to marry you. He told me that he would register his marriage with you after he returned, and he invited me to witness the registration of your marriage.

"Amber, I may not show it, but I'm thrilled. Axel has never asked me for anything-not since he was a child. As his father, I've often felt dispensable, like I didn't matter to him.

"But because of you, I feel like I'm still his father. You've made him open up, and now he's sharing his dreams with me."

Tears streamed down Amber's cheeks as she listened. So that was why Axel had disappeared for a while that morning. He hadn't told her a word about it.

"Amber, truth be told, I've accepted you a long time ago. I just haven't found the right time to share this with you.

"Axel wishes to spend the rest of his life with you. Would you be willing to spend yours with him? He's got his flaws-his bad habits and an unstable job that keeps him away often. Even so, would you still want to be with him?"

For the first time, the usually composed Winston seemed almost hesitant, his vulnerability laid bare before her. "H... I would love to," Amber choked.

"That's wonderful!" Winston exclaimed, clapping his hands together with delight. "Before he left, Axel told me he was worried you weren't ready to commit to registering your marriage. He thought you might still have doubts."

Smiling from ear to ear, Winston clapped his hands together. "I'll call him right away and let him know. This will put him at ease, and at the same time, he can focus on work and come to marry you!"