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.”

as she

don’t you come home

to live with Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren slowly inched

Grandpa’s assistant, Mr. Gorham, earlier. He said he’ll send someone to pick me

anymore?” Landon

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

your mom.

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

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

shoulders.

his hand, knowing his cool palm would help

Landon. Mr. Gorham will be

her own heart hurt at

something, Lauren.” Landon swallowed nervously, his eyes

love me?”

Love.

Love?

blinked in surprise. She looked up at Landon, her lips parting as if to speak

them for several long seconds.

ached

thinking? What happened to it

no ordinary girl. He couldn’t

called softly.