Can’t Win Me Back

“Cyrus, what’s wrong?” Lauren asked with concern when she noticed his expression.

“Nothing. Let’s keep going,” Cyrus replied with a forced smile.

He draped his arm over Lauren’s shoulder without fully touching her as they moved forward with the crowd, all the while discreetly scanning their surroundings like radar.

At that moment, his phone buzzed in his pocket.

Cyrus took it out and looked at the screen, only to see a text message containing just four words. “Don’t panic. It’s me.”

His sharp eyes slightly narrowed, and his tense heart relaxed.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the crowd, Landon stood in a corner. Despite keeping a low profile, his tall and handsome figure still caught the attention of those around him.

Amidst the lively atmosphere filled with joy and laughter, Landon appeared lonely and desolate, like an elderly man in his twilight years.

Cyrus and Lauren closely, never

that day. Under the warm and radiant light, Lauren, under Cyrus’ care, had a bright smile.

blurred, fading even the hint of tenderness

footsteps, he knew it was Angelina approaching. He suppressed his strong emotions and chuckled

a normal life. I never understood what a normal life was, but I think… I understand now.

heart and quickly reassured him, “It’s

It’s never too late to win

her out for a good

Landon’s reddened eyes, and his voice became hoarse like a whisper. “I thought I was giving her what she

What she wanted.

her repeated answers of “I want to be with you”,

Landon, let’s get a bit closer,”

pursed his lips and ultimately shook his head.