Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Lauren and Angelina arrived at the venue together, but Angelina was stopped by members of the student union and security guards at the entrance.

"I'm sorry, but you can't enter without a student ID."

The school had tightened security due to the previous incident, especially for large events like this one.

After being rejected, Angelina looked embarrassed. Normally, she would have fought with anyone who stopped her, but she couldn't do that at school. She didn't want to embarrass Lauren and make her life difficult in school.

"Angie, I'll be fine," Lauren said, holding Angelina's slightly calloused hand and gently squeezing it. "If you're worried, just wait here for me. If anything happens, you can rush in to protect me, right?"

Reluctantly, Angelina agreed. "Alright, Madam Lauren. I'll wait here. If you feel sick, just send me a text."

Lauren nodded and followed the crowd into the auditorium.

As the event began, the doors were closed.

The timid Lauren didn't dare to sit in the front row, so she found a seat in a corner at the back.

When she saw the black piano on the stage, her heart skipped a beat. Her pale hands trembled as she tightly gripped them together.

traumas buried in her mind throughout her student years resurfaced, seemingly

was about to begin, the lights on the stage came on while those in the

around her gradually quieted

her eyes and hesitated to look up

eyes, the black piano seemed more like a giant monster, ready to devour her

It got

head down, she felt someone sitting

a long time,

of mockery and jest. It was like a sharp blade scraping against Lauren's

chill ran down Lauren's spine. In panic, her shoulders couldn't stop

you're spoiled. You're really different now that you have my brother backing

If you really marry Landon in the future, I'll be your sister-in-law. It's not appropriate for you to ignore

breath caught in her throat,

much hesitation, she still didn't

what good would

you want to talk to me about?"