Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 979
“Search for Lauren,” Landon yelled, slamming a fist onto the window sill with rage. “... even if you have to turn the place upside
down!”
“Roger that! I’ll get a few people to look for her,” Angelina answered and immediately went into action.
Silence encapsulated the room, which soothed Landon’s nerves. After calming down, he heard a vague sobbing from
somewhere in the
room that tugged at his heartstrings.
“Lauren!” Elated, he ran into the bedroom, where the sobbing grew louder. His heart shattered with each cry.
Finally, he stopped in front of the closet. The sobbing was loud and clear, accompanied by the ruffling of clothes.
Slowly, he opened the doors, only to hold his breath at what he saw
next.
Lauren’s frail body curled in a damp corner like a stray with no home.
She hugged her knees, her dark bangs clinging to her sweaty forehead. After hiding in the closet for a while, she looked a little
out of breath, and her cheeks were flushed.
“L-Landon ...” She burst into tears when she saw him. “Is Nina dead?
Is it true?”
Landon could not bear to see teardrops rolling down her cheeks. He opened his arms and lifted her out of the closet.
He was surprised when he touched her skin. Her skin was hot to the touch, probably because she hid in the closet for too long.
Teary-eyed, he choked when he comforted her, “I’m sorry. Lauren, I’m
really only.
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loss for words, he could only repeatedly apologize to her as he tried to navigate his messy thoughts.
“Is Nina ... dead? Is it real...” Lauren repeated the question.
He patiently coaxed her, “Nina went to a better place. She’ll be happier there.”
Soon after, Lauren fell into a deep sleep, perhaps due to exhaustion, the lack of air, and the extreme sadness.
Landon quickly called the Harpers’ family doctor to check on her. After confirming that she was suffering from grief and low blood
sugar, the doctor gave her an IV drip and prescribed bed rest, much to
Landon’s relief.
Kneeling by the bed, Landon held Lauren’s hand throughout the checkup. His lips brushed against her arm anxiously.
Angelina appeared and informed Landon, “Mr. Landon, your car is ready. It’s time to go.”
After a pause, she whispered, “If you don’t feel like leaving Madam Lauren, I can go on your behalf. Looking for a criminal in
Tsulu is a dangerous mission. Unlike in the past, you have commitments now. It’s better to stay out of risky missions.”
He insisted, “No, I have to go.” He pressed Lauren’s hand on his chest and spoke with affection and determination, “I made a
promise to my only friend, Jasper, and I have to keep my word.
“Besides, things wouldn’t have turned out this way if that bastard had not killed Nina. Lauren wouldn’t have fainted from crying.
Once I get my hands on that motherfucker, I will make life hell for him!”
Given the influence and capability of the Harpers, Jeffrey Snyder would not leave Tsulu alive. It was too bad that Jasper insisted
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mission’s difficulty had increased, and he had to tag along to help Jasper.
Angelina reminded him, “If so, please be extra careful. I prepared bulletproof vests for you and Mr. Beckett. Make sure to wear
it...”

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