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 went

Why don’t you come

live with Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren slowly inched her

He said he’ll send someone to

me anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

pulling taut. “I-I don’t want to make things hard for you. I

with your mom.

anymore. She’s your mother, you need to listen

to you.” Landon’s gaze was tender as he brushed off the snow on

shoulders.

her cheek with his hand, knowing his cool palm

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

her own heart hurt at the

Lauren.” Landon swallowed nervously, his eyes brimming

you love me?”

Love.

Love?

looked up at Landon, her lips parting as if to speak yet no words came

for several long seconds.

heart ached

thinking? What happened to it being enough

was no ordinary girl. He

called