Can’t Win Me Back

Jasper and Landon rushed to the hospital with urgency.

Upon reaching Lauren's ward, they were met by a group of medical professionals exiting her ward.

"How is Lauren?" Landon's voice quavered with worry as he grabbed hold of the doctor-in-charge.

"Her body's weak," the doctor replied, wiping sweat from his brow with a worried grimace. "The news was a heavy blow. She went into shock earlier, but oxygen stabilized her. It's her mental state that's concerning.”

Landon's heart ached as he entered the ward.

A heart-wrenching scream pierced the air. Javier and Rory struggled to restrain Lauren on the bed. Her frail form, adorned with medical tubes, writhed against their hold.

her lips. Her hands flailed, clawing

voice laced with

crimson, his voice cracking with a mixture of fear and helplessness. Landon rushed to the bedside, his breath coming in ragged

A stinging pain erupted on Landon's cheek, a

shock giving way

remained solely on

into his arms, his embrace a firm and unwavering anchor in the storm of her despair. Lauren's voice was hoarse, her face drained of color as she continued

I'm here. Everything is going to be okay," Landon whispered, his voice trembling with emotion as he tried to comfort her.

Tears welled in her eyes as she spoke the name, her voice a

hitched. "Lauren," he said softly, "Angelina's gone, but I believe she's never truly left us. She'll