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.

so cold out here. Why don’t you come home with me?”

live with Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren slowly inched her hands out from Landon’s.

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

anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

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

with your

your mother, you need

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

shoulders.

hand, knowing his cool palm would

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

her own heart hurt

something, Lauren.” Landon swallowed nervously,

love me?”

Love.

Love?

up at Landon, her lips parting as if to speak yet no

them for several long

heart ached so

happened to it being enough that only he loved

He couldn’t

Lauren called

raised her hands, placing them on