Can’t Win Me Back

Landon hugged Lauren as they exited the prison. Despite being enveloped in his warmth, she still trembled in his arms.

"Darling, you..." He pursed his lips as he struggled to find the right words to say to her.

What should he say to comfort Lauren? He thought, "It's not like I can tell her, 'Let's come again' or 'I'm sorry for your loss.'"

"Landon." Head hung low and eyes teary, she said, "Thank you. Thank you for letting me see my mom for the last time. That's enough for me. I will not ask you for anything else."

"Darling, what are you talking about?" Worried, he plopped onto one knee in front of her and grabbed her hand.

He cast a frantic look at her misty eyes. "What do you mean you'll not ask me for anything else? What's the point of having me around? I will lose my motivation in the competition for power. What will I live for?"

"Landon." Her voice trailed off as she stumbled back shyly.

"Just let me know anything you want. No matter what it is, I'll try my best to fulfill your request." His heart pained when he recalled the way she spiraled in front of him. He choked on emotions. "Lauren. you're the one I love. I so wish I could give you the world.

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neck and pulled him into a tight hug. She

her back and announced, "Darling,

relationship. The only thing he feared was that he wouldn't be good enough for her. He

her car and watched the touching scene from

someone to build a family with. She hoped that

The luxury

we go out and have fun? Do you want to attend art exhibitions in Yoarkley, watch the northern lights at Archenland, or pigeon-feeding at Genovia Square?" He passionately took her

"Mr. Landon, the board meeting is around the corner.