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.”

as she

Why don’t you

want to live with Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren slowly inched her hands

he’ll send

want me anymore?” Landon asked

make things hard

with your

anymore. She’s your mother, you

gaze was

shoulders.

his hand, knowing his cool palm would help sooth her still-stinging cheek.

will be here

her own heart hurt at

swallowed nervously, his eyes brimming

love me?”

Love.

Love?

looked up at Landon, her lips parting as

for several long seconds.

heart ached

he thinking? What happened to it being enough that only he loved her?

was no ordinary girl. He couldn’t do

Lauren called softly.