Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Landon hugged Lauren as they exited the prison. Despite being enveloped in his warmth, she still trembled in his arms.

"Darling, you..." He pursed his lips as he struggled to find the right words to say to her.

What should he say to comfort Lauren? He thought, "It's not like I can tell her, 'Let's come again' or 'I'm sorry for your loss.'"

"Landon." Head hung low and eyes teary, she said, "Thank you. Thank you for letting me see my mom for the last time. That's enough for me. I will not ask you for anything else."

"Darling, what are you talking about?" Worried, he plopped onto one knee in front of her and grabbed her hand.

He cast a frantic look at her misty eyes. "What do you mean you'll not ask me for anything else? What's the point of having me around? I will lose my motivation in the competition for power. What will I live for?"

"Landon." Her voice trailed off as she stumbled back shyly.

"Just let me know anything you want. No matter what it is, I'll try my best to fulfill your request." His heart pained when he recalled the way she spiraled in front of him. He choked on emotions. "Lauren. you're the one I love. I so wish I could give you the world.

your right to meet your mom

wrapped her arms around his neck and

have your grandpa, too." He caressed her back and announced, "Darling, don't cry. Take my hand, and I'll

in his courage and patience in their relationship. The only thing he feared was that he wouldn't be good enough for her. He feared upsetting

the touching scene from afar. Her lips curled up into a contented

someone to build a family with. She hoped

Landon and Lauren back. The luxury car cruised down Solana City's

want to attend art exhibitions in Yoarkley, watch the northern lights

him through the rearview mirror and reminded him in a low voice, "Mr. Landon, the board

take away my time with Lauren," said Landon

president is either me or Prepillon Preston. If Grandpa's still clear-minded, he

the reasoning. Still, she had her concerns. "I'm just worried that Preston might make a move. He's known to keep a high profile. Yet, he has laid low since he failed to win the racecourse hotel project. That worries me. Something feels off, so you better

refused to discuss business competition in front of Lauren. He beamed softly and croaked, "Darling, have you made

anything. However, she knew that her low spirits would affect Landon. So, she tried to appear cheerful and suggested casually, "I. I'm thinking of visiting Solana City Arts