Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Watching Landon's anxious, bloodshot eyes, Angelina felt a pang of heartache.

In fact, she had initially disagreed with Landon's approach of letting Lauren face reality. She felt it was too cruel for someone as fragile as Lauren.

However, the news of Sophia's death sentence couldn't be hidden forever. It was better to handle it promptly than to let it explode later.

Yet, she overestimated Landon's control over Lauren and underestimated Lauren's power during her episode.

"Angelina, take Lauren back to her room to rest."

Jasper then turned to Landon with concern. "Landon, you're not in a good state either. Let Angelina look after Lauren for now."

Angelina carefully took Lauren from Landon's embrace and effortlessly carried her, steadily making her way upstairs.

Jasper exchanged bewildered

had raised since childhood, could easily replace a grown

wanted... I just wanted Lauren to accept the

arms. He gasped heavily, feeling as if his entire being were

never cared about Lauren. I thought... I thought Lauren had already

you thought! Have you ever thought about Lauren?" Alyssa's anger flared up at his

steps forward and grabbed Landon's collar. "Since you flirted with Lauren, you brought her to live with you, away from

then forcibly introduced her to the Harpers, subjecting her to the scrutiny of your grandfather and mother. Now you're imposing your thoughts

confidence come from? Is this really all for Lauren? Have you ever put yourself in her shoes?

Jasper's eyes faltered. He wanted to calm her down, but he was afraid of

a sharp pain in his heart, and his eyes dimmed.

made him overlook her true feelings.