Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Amidst her mental distress, Lauren had also been injected with a high dose of sedative. Hence, she still hadn't stirred when morning came.

Meanwhile, Landon stood resolutely in the freezing courtyard like a lone sentinel. His entire body had gone numb from the freezing cold.

Though his face had paled considerably, he dared not budge. He was close to his limit, yet the hope of Lauren seeing him upon waking kept him rooted to the spot.

Why this cruel twist of fate? Once inseparable, they were now denied even a glimpse of each other.

Lost in thought, Landon was startled by the sound of approaching footsteps—hurried yet firm.

"I'll take you home, Landon," Jasper's voice was low and strained, filled with frustration and deep concern for his friend. "You're being absurd! There's no point in you torturing yourself like this!"

Landon groaned as he lowered his frigid gaze. His face was so stiff he could barely form an expression.

"You once waited outside Heightsnew Villa to beg for Lyse's family's forgiveness. Why can't I do the same?"

A lump formed in Jasper's throat. "Our circumstances are different."

"How are they different? I, too, seek Grandpa Newton's forgiveness... I, too, yearn to see my wife. How is this any different?" Landon's agitation intensified, his frail body swaying precariously forward.

"Landon!"

height and build were crucial in that moment. If he were an average man, he might

Landon choked out, his voice thick with emotion. Tears welled up in his red- rimmed

seeing Lauren feels like someone ripped my heart

fists pounded his chest in a display of raw pain. "It hurts so bad, Jasper. Like. it could kill

to the hospital first.

in the face of his pain. "After that, come back to Lyse and my place.

Landon into the car and rushed him

hospital, Landon lay in his ward, an IV drip delivering fluids. Occasional coughs wracked

I've removed all the videos about Madam Lauren online and stopped the negative comments," Jordan reported, his bloodshot

might seem insignificant now, but with time and your unwavering support by her side, things will

at the ceiling.

thank me. It is my duty to serve you and

his face. "Landon, why did the

board members," Landon explained, his grip tightening on the blanket until his veins were

frown deepened. The news struck him like a physical blow. This situation was far more serious,

that I think about it... something has been off from

spoke through pale lips, "When Preston presented the diagnosis report, there wasn't a flicker of surprise on Grandpa's face. He didn't even touch the documents. It's clear he knew about Lauren's condition