Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Cyrus, what's wrong?" Lauren asked with concern when she noticed his expression.

"Nothing. Let's keep going," Cyrus replied with a forced smile.

He draped his arm over Lauren's shoulder without fully touching her as they moved forward with the crowd, all the while discreetly scanning their surroundings like radar.

At that moment, his phone buzzed in his pocket.

Cyrus took it out and looked at the screen, only to see a text message containing just four words. "Don't panic. It's me."

His sharp eyes slightly narrowed, and his tense heart relaxed.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the crowd, Landon stood in a corner. Despite keeping a low profile, his tall and handsome figure still caught the attention of those around him.

Amidst the lively atmosphere filled with joy and laughter, Landon appeared lonely and desolate, like an elderly man in his twilight years.

Lauren

that day. Under the warm and radiant light, Lauren, under Cyrus' care, had a bright smile. Seeing this, Landon felt as if a flower

gazed intently as Lauren's figure gradually blurred, fading even the hint

he knew it was Angelina approaching. He suppressed his strong emotions and chuckled

never understood what a normal life

quickly reassured him, "It's not too late, Mr. Landon. It's

a good time—like Cyrus

glistened in Landon's reddened eyes, and his voice became hoarse like a whisper. "I thought I was giving her what she wanted, but

What she wanted.

of "I want to be with you", he gradually forgot to pursue

get a bit closer," Angelina

his lips and ultimately shook his head. "She rarely

struck by an idea, she smiled and said, "If you're willing to set aside your pride and status, leave the rest

to an amusement park for around four years. The last time he went to one