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

Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren slowly inched

Grandpa’s assistant, Mr. Gorham, earlier. He said he’ll send someone to pick me up right

want me anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

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

with your mom.

don’t be angry at her anymore. She’s your mother, you

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

and go home, Landon. Mr. Gorham will be here to pick me up soon,” Lauren ushered

her own heart

you something, Lauren.” Landon swallowed nervously, his eyes brimming with tears.

you love

Love.

Love?

lips parting

for several

ached

was he thinking? What happened to it being enough

ordinary girl. He couldn’t

Lauren called softly.

her hands, placing them on top of Landon’s.