Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Landon organized a heartwarming and sumptuous dinner party at the fortress that evening.

Lauren loved plushies, so cute stuffed toys were displayed around the fortress. Every table had a pair of teddy bears.

One was a silly-looking brown bear in a black suit, representing Landon. The other, representing Lauren, was a light pink bear in a white wedding dress leaning against the brown teddy.

Due to Lauren's health condition, she couldn't consume overly greasy foods. Thus, most of the dishes served at the dinner reception were dishes catered to her palate. Every dish was made using top-grade ingredients that were flown in. They might be plain, but everyone was satisfied with them.

Lauren couldn't consume alcohol either. Thus, there was not a single glass of alcohol at the tables that evening. Instead, the drinks were replaced with various juices and teas.

During the newlyweds' toast, Landon prepared a glass of his handmade sweet tea for Lauren. After being in the hospital for an extended period, she hadn't felt so free in so long. She had three cups of sweet tea at once, making her smile from ear to ear.

When it was time for performances, Landon stood on stage with his arm around Lauren's waist. They watched as Jasper, Silas, Cyrus, and Julien dedicated a song to them. The audience, too, watched with great anticipation.

A melodic tune started.

They presented a song they had practiced in advance-"Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You".

Its title was self-explanatory.

This was the song that Angelina had chosen for them. She had written in her diary that she wanted to dedicate this song to Landon and Lauren during their wedding.

had now become

able to witness all that he had done. He was

eyes fixed on Jasper. She watched him with a deeply affectionate gaze as she listened to the touching love song.

tell me that

nudged Alyssa with her elbow, interrupting her blissful moment. "His singing is pretty good. At least he's singing in tune." "Although he's been acting confident and nonchalant in front of me, he's actually been waking up an hour earlier every morning to learn this song." Alyssa cupped her cheeks in her hands. She stared at Jasper longingly. "I'm very well aware of what time he gets out of bed

keeping his head down day and night." Rose clicked her tongue and shook her head. "Woah... There were people like this in my class back in school. I hated them. That's too

a little sneaky of Jasper, Lyse," Tatiana couldn't help

grumpily. "Don't criticize Jasper.

up sounding like a screeching mouse singing out of tune half the time."

Rose got

annoyed and started

areas of Alyssa's body. She started cackling and retreating. "Look at you! I didn't say that I was talking about

conclusions?

our family, but it seems like your heart is already on

and watched Rose and Alyssa messing around with one another, feeling

She covered

guests at their seats. He didn't realize that Tatiana had

her eyes, Alyssa looked in the direction where

know I've been spending time with Taty these past few days while we