Can’t Win Me Back

For Lauren, who seemed to have boundless wealth and privilege, the idea of going on a roller coaster had been a luxury she couldn’t afford for the past 20 years.

She was born to be a bird soaring in the sky, but her wings were clipped by others, and she was confined in a cage.

Was it because of her illness? Was it just to prevent her from bringing shame upon the family?

Cyrus’ breath became heavier, and he couldn’t help but reach out and gently stroke her soft hair.

Lauren’s heart skipped a beat, and she moved back instinctively.

Such intimate gestures used to happen every day between her and Landon.

But when someone else, even Cyrus, whom she trusted deeply, touched her, she couldn’t help but feel flustered and uncomfortable, which inadvertently showed in her eyes.

Cyrus suddenly froze, then forced a bitter smile.

ready to accept another

would take a very long time. Or perhaps it would never

it was almost time, the two headed toward the dolphin exhibit, preparing to watch the

someone in the crowd pointed at Lauren and whispered, “Look, isn’t that the mental

I think so. She looks a hundred times better in person than

the use of being pretty if she’s

pretty normal to me. Who’s that hot guy next

boyfriend? He’s

murmurs reached Lauren’s ears, her heart raced. She hugged her teddy bear tightly, her

next moment, her trembling body was instantly enveloped in a warm and strong embrace, with sturdy

voice was low, giving her a

went blank. “Cyrus, I don’t want

Let’s go.”

Cyrus quickly led her away from the