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.”

grew downcast as she

cold out here. Why don’t you come home with me?”

with Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren slowly

earlier. He said he’ll send someone to pick me

me anymore?” Landon

taut. “I-I don’t want to make

your

your mother, you need to listen to

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

shoulders.

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

should hurry and go home, Landon. Mr. Gorham will be here to pick

her own heart hurt at

Lauren.” Landon swallowed nervously, his eyes brimming with tears.

love me?”

Love.

Love?

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

them for several

heart ached so painfully.

What happened to it being

ordinary girl. He couldn’t

called