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

here. Why don’t you

want to live with Grandpa, Landon.” Lauren

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

want me anymore?” Landon asked sadly.

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

your

at her anymore. She’s your mother, you

was

shoulders.

knowing his cool palm would

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

own heart hurt at the suggestion.

ask you something, Lauren.” Landon swallowed nervously,

you love

Love.

Love?

looked up at Landon, her lips parting as if to

several long

ached

was he thinking? What happened to it being

He couldn’t

Lauren called softly.