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 you come

Landon.” Lauren slowly

said he’ll send someone to pick me up

want me anymore?” Landon asked

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

your mom.

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

gaze was tender as

shoulders.

with his hand, knowing his cool palm

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

heart hurt at the

Landon swallowed nervously, his eyes brimming with tears.

you love

Love.

Love?

lips parting as if to speak yet no words came out

for several long seconds.

heart ached so painfully.

to it being enough that only he loved

ordinary girl. He couldn’t

called softly.

raised her hands, placing them on top of