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!"

before he could fall. Thankfully, Jasper's superior 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 eyes. He leaned

raspy whisper, he confessed, "Not seeing Lauren feels like someone ripped

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

to me. Let's go to the hospital first. You need

a comforting pat on his back in the face of his pain. "After that, come back to Lyse and my place. Mrs. Rosie will take good care of you. You can rest, and when you wake up, I'll arrange for you to see

helped Landon into the car and rushed

an IV drip delivering fluids. Occasional coughs wracked his weakened body. The harsh cold had

the videos about Madam Lauren online and stopped the negative

"I know it might seem insignificant now, but with time and your unwavering support by her

ceiling. "Thank you," he

me. It is my duty to serve you and Madam

his face. "Landon, why did the Harpers suddenly target Lauren? And why focus on her

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

physical blow. This situation was far more serious,

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

flicker of surprise on Grandpa's face. He didn't even touch the