Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Axel fixed his gaze in the direction of the forest. The lady, who seemed to sense his eyes on her, nimbly hid behind a tree.

Meanwhile, Lauren wept in the wheelchair, staring deeply at Angelina's photo. She cried silently in deep grief, tears staining her cheeks.

Worried about Lauren's health, Alyssa walked up behind her and placed both hands on her shoulders to offer comfort.

Eyes swollen and twitching, Lauren gently revealed a new teddy bear from under her blanket, much to Alyssa's surprise. The teddy bear was similar to the one Alyssa had gifted Lauren.

Ben, who was affected by the somber mood, said in a raspy voice, "This bear is no longer on sale in the country. I had someone purchase it from overseas, per Ms. Lauren's request."

Lauren tried to get up from the wheelchair, but her legs gave away, perhaps from being bedridden for some time. Seeing that, Cyrus approached her to render assistance, but Landon was a step ahead of him.

Landon carried Lauren in his arms and placed her on the ground. He then rested a hand on the small of her back to support her.

Sniffling, she placed the bear in front of Angelina's headstone, thinking, "Angie, take this bear as my replacement. It will keep you company and from loneliness in your resting place."

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you for a favor?" whispered Alyssa, who had run

tell me if you need anything,"

Jonah's fingers while the latter looked ahead as if nothing

tests on the drugs that Justin provided. I want to know if they're safe. I can't trust the drugs given

me,"

Rose. "Lyse, did you see Axel? He was

Jonah replied coolly, interlocking his

guess he might be taking a nap on one of the many trees there,"

surprise. "Sleeping in a cemetery? Isn't Mr. Axel scared of ghosts?" Dumbfounded and entertained, Silas pulled her into a hug. "You should be asking whether or not the ghosts

when he heard a series of heavy footsteps behind him. He turned around and found

"Landon, I..."