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.

don’t you come

Landon.” Lauren

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

want me anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

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

with your mom.

her anymore. She’s your mother,

listen to you.” Landon’s gaze was

shoulders.

with his hand, knowing his cool palm would help

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

heart

something, Lauren.” Landon swallowed nervously, his eyes brimming

you love

Love.

Love?

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

several

ached

was he thinking? What happened to it

He

Lauren called

gently raised her hands, placing them