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

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

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

want me anymore?” Landon asked

don’t want to make

your mom.

at her anymore. She’s your

was tender

shoulders.

cupped her cheek with his hand, knowing his

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

her own heart

swallowed

love me?”

Love.

Love?

looked up at Landon, her lips parting as if to speak yet

for several

heart ached

to it being enough that only

was no ordinary girl. He couldn’t

called softly.

raised her hands, placing them on top

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