Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 696

Finally, Landon found Lauren in the playground, sitting alone on the children’s swing.

“Lauren…

Lauren’s hair and her red cloak were coated in a layer of snow, making her look like a snowman,

Silly girl. How long has she been sitting out here in the cold?

Heart aching at the sight, Landon slowly walked up to her. “There you are, Lauren.”

He knelt down on one knee before her, sweaty palms holding onto her cold hands that were locked

around her teddy bear.

“How … how did you find me?” Lauren asked, blinking in surprise.

“Our hearts are connected, Lauren. I would be able to find you no matter where you go,” Landon croaked

out lightly.

He caressed her flushed cheeks as the pain in his chest swelled. “You’re never running away from me

again, Lauren.”

Lauren’s eyes grew downcast as she went silent.

cold out here. Why don’t you

Lauren slowly

He said he’ll send someone to pick

want me anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

want to make things hard for you.

with your mom.

She’s your mother, you need

to you.” Landon’s gaze was tender as he brushed off the snow on

shoulders.

cupped her cheek with his hand, knowing his cool palm would help sooth her still-stinging cheek.

and go home, Landon. Mr. Gorham will be here to pick me up

even as her own heart hurt at the

me ask you something, Lauren.” Landon swallowed nervously, his

love

Love.

Love?

surprise. She looked up at Landon, her lips

several long

heart ached so

thinking? What happened to it

girl. He couldn’t

called

raised her hands, placing them on top of Landon’s.