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

want to live with Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren slowly

said he’ll send someone to pick me

don’t want me anymore?” Landon

to make things hard for you. I don’t want you to be

with your

She’s your mother,

Landon’s gaze was

shoulders.

hand, knowing his cool palm

should hurry and go home, Landon. Mr. Gorham will be here to pick me up soon,”

as her own heart hurt

something, Lauren.” Landon swallowed nervously, his eyes brimming with

love me?”

Love.

Love?

at Landon, her lips parting as if to speak yet no words

them for several long

ached so

he thinking? What happened to it being enough that only

He couldn’t do this to her.

Lauren called

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