Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 978

Angelina, burdened with guilt, sighed as she admitted, “There’s another problem. Madam Lauren found out about Nina’s death through the news about the funeral.”

Landon’s chest tightened. His worst fear had become a reality. Angelina continued, “It was my fault. I didn’t anticipate the news reporting on the funeral so soon because there was an embargo.

“Anyway, that’s not an excuse. I did not do my job well. So, instead of the bonus, you should be giving me a penalty,” Angelina willingly offered to be punished.

“That’s not your fault, Angie. You are busy taking care of Lauren while handling work matters for me. It’s tough for you,” Landon replied with worry. “How is Lauren holding up?”

“Madam Lauren is not doing well. She’s been crying. Please come home now and check on her.”

“Sure. I’ll be back soon.

After hanging up, Landon felt increasingly agitated and concerned at the thought of Lauren alone crying. He kicked the back of the driver’s seat and snapped, “Go faster if you want to get paid this month.”

stepped on the

he immediately went to the bedroom to check on Lauren without changing.

greeted him by the door.

there?”

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she

saying, “I dare not enter the room. You know

drawn,

bedroom, changing room, bathroom-but found no sign of

he sweated profusely. “Lauren? Lauren?”

to join

looked shocked. “I was standing by the door all the time. She did not leave

and his heart nearly jumped out of his mouth. He rushed over to the