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.

for taking away your right to meet your

she threw herself at him. She wrapped her arms around his neck

back and announced, "Darling, don't cry.

that he wouldn't be good enough for her. He feared upsetting her, as it might

by her car and watched the touching scene from afar. Her lips curled up into a contented

build a family with. She hoped that his

Lauren back. The luxury car

have fun? Do you want to attend art exhibitions in Yoarkley, watch the northern lights at Archenland, or pigeon-feeding at Genovia Square?" He passionately took her hand and kissed the back of

and reminded him in a low voice, "Mr. Landon, the board meeting is around the corner.

Lauren," said Landon

me or Prepillon Preston. If Grandpa's still clear-minded, he would know that he'll doom

might make a move. He's known to keep a high profile. Yet, he has laid

Lauren. He beamed softly and croaked,

her low spirits would affect Landon. So, she tried to appear cheerful