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

here. Why don’t you come home

Landon.” Lauren slowly inched her

said he’ll send

anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

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

your

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

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

shoulders.

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

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

as her own heart hurt

me ask you something, Lauren.” Landon swallowed nervously, his eyes brimming with tears.

you love me?”

Love.

Love?

lips parting as if to speak

for several

heart ached

it being enough that only he loved her?

ordinary girl. He couldn’t do

called softly.