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!"

and build were crucial in

Landon choked out, his voice thick with emotion. Tears welled up in his red- rimmed eyes. He leaned his forehead against Jasper's broad shoulder, struggling to regain his

raspy whisper, he confessed, "Not seeing Lauren feels

pounded his chest in a display of raw pain. "It hurts so bad,

go to the hospital first. You need to get checked

and my place. Mrs. Rosie will take good care of

Jordan helped Landon into the car and rushed him

lay in his ward, an IV drip delivering fluids. Occasional coughs wracked his weakened body. The harsh cold had taken its toll; he'd

videos about Madam Lauren online and stopped

with time and your unwavering support by her side, things will improve for

ceiling.

my duty to serve you and Madam Lauren!" Jordan insisted, shaking his

expression on his face. "Landon, why did the Harpers suddenly target Lauren? And why focus on her condition? I find this

Lauren's psychological diagnosis report to the board members," Landon explained, his grip tightening on the blanket

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

that I think about it... something

He spoke through pale lips, "When Preston presented the diagnosis report, there wasn't a flicker of surprise on Grandpa's face.