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 with me?”

Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren slowly inched her hands

called Grandpa’s assistant, Mr. Gorham, earlier. He said he’ll send someone

anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

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

your mom.

be angry at her anymore. She’s your mother, you need to listen to

gaze was tender as he brushed off the snow on Lauren’s

shoulders.

cupped her cheek with his hand, knowing his cool palm would help sooth her

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

as her own heart hurt

you something, Lauren.” Landon swallowed

you love

Love.

Love?

her lips parting as

several long

heart ached

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

was no ordinary girl. He couldn’t

Lauren called