Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 696

Finally, Landon found Lauren in the playground, sitting alone on the children’s swing.

“Lauren…

Lauren’s hair and her red cloak were coated in a layer of snow, making her look like a snowman,

Silly girl. How long has she been sitting out here in the cold?

Heart aching at the sight, Landon slowly walked up to her. “There you are, Lauren.”

He knelt down on one knee before her, sweaty palms holding onto her cold hands that were locked

around her teddy bear.

“How … how did you find me?” Lauren asked, blinking in surprise.

“Our hearts are connected, Lauren. I would be able to find you no matter where you go,” Landon croaked

out lightly.

He caressed her flushed cheeks as the pain in his chest swelled. “You’re never running away from me

again, Lauren.”

downcast as she

cold out here. Why don’t you come home

Landon.” Lauren slowly inched her hands out from

Grandpa’s assistant, Mr. Gorham, earlier. He said he’ll send someone to pick me up

me anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

make things

with your

be angry at her anymore. She’s your

I only want to listen to you.” Landon’s gaze was tender as he brushed off the snow

shoulders.

knowing his cool palm would help sooth

Mr. Gorham will be here to pick me up soon,”

heart

Landon swallowed nervously, his

you love me?”

Love.

Love?

lips parting as if to speak

them for several long seconds.

ached so painfully.

it

girl. He couldn’t do this

called