Can’t Win Me Back

Amidst her mental distress, Lauren had also been injected with a high dose of sedative. Hence, she still hadn’t stirred when morning came.

Meanwhile, Landon stood resolutely in the freezing courtyard like a lone sentinel. His entire body had gone numb from the freezing cold.

Though his face had paled considerably, he dared not budge. He was close to his limit, yet the hope of Lauren seeing him upon waking kept him rooted to the spot.

Why this cruel twist of fate? Once inseparable, they were now denied even a glimpse of each other.

Lost in thought, Landon was startled by the sound of approaching footsteps— hurried yet firm.

“I’ll take you home, Landon,” Jasper’s voice was low and strained, filled with frustration and deep concern for his friend. “You’re being absurd! There’s no point in you torturing yourself like this!”

Landon groaned as he lowered his frigid gaze. His face was so stiff he could barely form an expression.

“You once waited outside Heightsnew Villa to beg for Lyse’s family’s forgiveness. Why can’t I do the same?”

A lump formed in Jasper’s throat. “Our circumstances are different.”

“How are they different? I, too, seek Grandpa Newton’s forgiveness… I, too, yearn to see my wife. How is this any different?” Landon’s agitation intensified, his frail body swaying precariously forward.

“Landon!”

he could fall. Thankfully, Jasper’s superior height and build

I miss my wife,” Landon choked out, his voice thick with emotion. Tears welled up in his

raspy whisper, he confessed, “Not seeing Lauren

display

could

to me. Let’s go to the hospital first. You

on his back in the face of his pain. “After that, come back to Lyse and my place. Mrs. Rosie will take good care of you. You can rest,

Jasper and Jordan helped Landon into the car

Landon lay in his ward, an IV drip delivering fluids. Occasional coughs wracked his

stopped the negative comments,” Jordan reported, his bloodshot eyes betraying

might seem insignificant now, but with time and your unwavering support by her side, things will improve

the ceiling. “Thank

to serve you and Madam

his face. “Landon, why did the Harpers suddenly target Lauren? And why focus on her condition? I

board members,” Landon explained, his grip tightening on the blanket until his veins

The news struck him like a physical blow.