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.

here. Why don’t you come home

live with Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren

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

anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

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

with your

anymore. She’s your mother, you need to listen

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

shoulders.

his cool

hurry and go home, Landon. Mr. Gorham will be here

her own heart hurt

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

love

Love.

Love?

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

several

heart ached so painfully.

it being enough that only he loved her?

girl. He couldn’t do

Lauren called softly.

her hands, placing them on top