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.

so cold out here. Why don’t you come home with me?”

Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren slowly inched

Gorham, earlier. He said he’ll send someone to pick me

anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

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

your mom.

your mother, you need to listen

was tender as

shoulders.

his hand, knowing his cool palm would

should hurry and go home, Landon. Mr. Gorham will be here to

own heart hurt

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

love me?”

Love.

Love?

surprise. She looked up at Landon, her lips

them for several long seconds.

ached so

happened to it being

was no ordinary girl. He couldn’t do this to

called

raised her hands, placing them on