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.”

eyes grew downcast as she went silent.

don’t you come home

Lauren slowly inched her hands out

earlier. He said he’ll send someone

me anymore?”

to make things hard for you. I don’t want you

your mom.

She’s your mother, you

to listen to you.” Landon’s gaze was tender as

shoulders.

her cheek with his hand, knowing his cool

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

as her own heart hurt at the suggestion.

ask you something, Lauren.” Landon swallowed nervously, his

you love me?”

Love.

Love?

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

several long seconds.

ached so

was he thinking? What happened to it being enough

girl. He couldn’t do this to her.

Lauren called