Can’t Win Me Back

Landon trudged back to the living room while looking dispirited. Angelina happened to descend the stairs after having coaxed Lauren to sleep.

When Landon lifted his gaze, he accidentally met her eyes, causing her to hang her head fearfully.

“Stop lowering your head. You’re about to bury your head in the sand. What are you, an ostrich?” Frowning impatiently, Landon sat on the couch and put a cigarette between his lips. However, he hesitated to light it when he recalled Lauren hated the smell of cigarette smoke.

Angelina did not look up. She had always carried herself with arrogance and aloofness in public, a stark contrast to her present self—unsure, submissive, and guilty. She wanted to dig a hole and hide due to shame.

“Come here.”

She strutted over to Landon. The short distance felt like it took forever.

“Is Lauren asleep?” Landon asked in a low voice.

“Yes.” She stared at her feet. Her voice was shaky. “I’ll pack my stuff and leave immediately. I will not be an eyesore to you.”

“Just stay,” he remarked icily.

overjoyed and relieved to hear

well if you leave her.” He took out the cigarette and crushed

You can be clumsy at times. You’ve even ruined a few

such an incident to happen again. Otherwise, I will

in shame. She fought back tears as she replied, “I’m sorry. Mr.

sat on the couch and approved some documents under the dim and soft light of the standing lamp while wearing matching couple pajamas with Lauren. Unlike Jasper, he was not a workaholic. He was simply trying to make himself sleepy

hit me^ Don’t!” All of a sudden, Lauren kicked off the blanket in her dreams and started contorting as though she was pinned

Landon hurried over and sat by the

a nightmare. “Calm down. I’m here with you. There’s nothing to be

hit me! Don’t hit

in sweat. He questioned, “Who hit you?

her eyes and panted heavily. By that time, she was soaked in cold sweat

they are.” A murderous look crept into his eyes. He

manifest in dreams. Lauren wouldn’t have

thought he had protected Lauren well. Besides, Angelina stuck by Lauren’s side on campus. Who

waist, shaking her head