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 you

Landon.” Lauren slowly inched her hands out

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

want me anymore?”

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

with your

angry at her anymore. She’s your mother, you

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

shoulders.

cheek with his hand, knowing his cool palm would help

home, Landon. Mr. Gorham will be here to

heart hurt at the

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

you love

Love.

Love?

blinked in surprise. She looked up at Landon, her lips parting

them for several long

ached so

happened to it being enough that only he loved

no ordinary girl. He couldn’t do

called softly.

raised her hands, placing