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.

here. Why don’t you come

Lauren slowly

called Grandpa’s assistant, Mr. Gorham, earlier. He said he’ll send

me anymore?”

pulling taut. “I-I don’t want to make things hard for you.

your

angry at her anymore. She’s your mother, you need to listen to her.”

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

shoulders.

hand, knowing his cool palm would

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

her own heart

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

you love

Love.

Love?

looked up at Landon, her lips parting as if to speak yet

them for several

ached so painfully.

What happened to it being enough that only he

no ordinary girl. He couldn’t do this to

Lauren called

hands, placing them on top of Landon’s.