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."

ended, the attendees slowly filed

I ask you for a favor?" whispered Alyssa, who had

not count favors. Lyse, tell me if you need

toyed with Jonah's fingers while the latter looked ahead as if

back home, please run some tests on the drugs that Justin provided.

problem. Count on me,"

approached them while holding hands with Rose. "Lyse, did you see Axel? He was there initially but gone in

way," Jonah replied coolly, interlocking

he might be taking a nap on one of the many trees

scared of ghosts?" Dumbfounded and entertained, Silas pulled her into a hug. "You should be asking whether or not

the car when he

"Landon, I..."