Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"From now on, I need to care for Landon just like how Alyssa had cared for Jasper," Lauren promised.

Angelina felt both endeared and sad upon hearing this. She was glad that Landon and Lauren's relationship had been far less eventful than Jasper's and Alyssa's. Lauren would never suffer by Landon's side the way Alyssa had with Jasper.

But it was a good thing that Alyssa was patient enough and that Jasper realized how he truly felt in time, finally enabling both of them to reunite.

"Angie, if Landon isn't coming home for dinner tonight, then there's no point for me to go back either." Lauren held Angelina's hand and said, "I want to practice in one of the drawing rooms. Can we have dinner at a restaurant later instead?"

"W-What did you just say, madam?" Angelina was stunned.

Lauren was both autistic and had high social anxiety. She'd never had a meal outside the house, even after dating Landon for so long. Lauren was always hesitant whenever Landon got them a spot at a restaurant and would find excuses to eat at home instead.

Lauren had clearly changed for the better ever since being outside more. She spoke and smiled more, no longer as timid as she used to be. Angelina was incredibly touched by this change.

"Well... I heard from the students in the front row that a new barbecue place has opened on Saint Avenue. They said the food there was really good, so can we try it out tonight?" Lauren asked.

and even have to prepare dinner for me in the evenings. I'm sure it must be really exhausting. So why don't you take a break

best to hold her tears of joy back. "Alright. Thank you,

was devoid of people as class was

into a bun and

took a picture of her and sent it to Landon. Landon immediately replied with an angry text. It read, "Why is she still in class? Is that school trying to exhaust Lauren? Do they

Madam just wanted to stay behind and

sure she doesn't exhaust herself. I feel bad

to update you on something, sir. Madam wanted to treat

a

furious emojis were then sent to Angelina, making her phone vibrate endlessly. They were then followed by

Angelina didn't respond.

of you right now, Angelina! Just

was always so straightforward and indiscriminate with his

"Take care of Lauren and eat my portion for me