Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper and Landon rushed to the hospital with urgency.

Upon reaching Lauren's ward, they were met by a group of medical professionals exiting her ward.

"How is Lauren?" Landon's voice quavered with worry as he grabbed hold of the doctor-in-charge.

"Her body's weak," the doctor replied, wiping sweat from his brow with a worried grimace. "The news was a heavy blow. She went into shock earlier, but oxygen stabilized her. It's her mental state that's concerning."

Landon's heart ached as he entered the ward.

A heart-wrenching scream pierced the air. Javier and Rory struggled to restrain Lauren on the bed. Her frail form, adorned with medical tubes, writhed against their hold.

Her eyes, bloodshot and unfocused, darted wildly as panicked shrieks escaped her lips. Her hands flailed, clawing at the air as if trying to ward off unseen demons.

down! Please!" Rory pleaded, his voice laced with a

face flushed crimson, his

breath coming in ragged gasps. He reached out, intending to offer comfort, but

had lashed out. A stinging pain

Jordan froze, their initial shock giving way to concern. "Are

flinched, but his focus remained

his face, he sat beside Lauren on the bed. With a resolute gentleness, he scooped her trembling form into his arms, his embrace a firm and unwavering anchor in the storm of her

voice was hoarse, her face drained of color as she continued to cry out, her lips

is going to be okay," Landon whispered, his voice

didn't know what else

she spoke the name, her voice a fragile child's attempt at

never truly left us. She'll always be a part of us,