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 come home

Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren slowly

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

want me anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

make things hard for you.

with your

She’s your mother, you

you.” Landon’s gaze was tender as he

shoulders.

his cool palm would help sooth her still-stinging

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

even as her own heart hurt at the suggestion.

swallowed nervously, his eyes brimming with tears.

you love me?”

Love.

Love?

blinked in surprise. She looked up at Landon, her lips parting as if to speak

them for several long

heart ached so painfully.

was he thinking? What happened to it being enough that only he

girl. He couldn’t do this to her.

called

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