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.

followed Cyrus and Lauren closely, never leaving

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

as Lauren's figure gradually blurred, fading even the hint of tenderness

footsteps, he knew it was Angelina approaching.

life. I never understood what a normal life was, but I think... I understand now. But it's too

felt a pang in her heart and quickly reassured him, "It's not too late, Mr. Landon. It's never too

took her out for a good time—like

and his voice became hoarse like a whisper. "I thought

What she wanted.

amidst her repeated answers of "I want

Landon, let's get a bit closer," Angelina suddenly

his lips and ultimately shook his head. "She rarely comes out.

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

years. The last time