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.

Why don’t

Lauren slowly inched

Gorham, earlier. He said he’ll send someone

me anymore?” Landon asked

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

with your

don’t be angry at her anymore. She’s your mother, you need to listen to her.”

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

shoulders.

cupped her cheek with his hand, knowing his cool palm would help sooth

Landon. Mr. Gorham will be

even as her own heart hurt at

Landon swallowed nervously, his

you love me?”

Love.

Love?

her lips parting as if to speak yet no

them for several

ached so

he thinking? What happened to it

He couldn’t do

Lauren called

gently raised her hands, placing them on