Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1550

It was already late into the night when Landon got back home.

Angelina happened to be coming out from the laundry room with a basket full of clothes. She put the basket down to welcome Landon the moment she spotted him.

"Where's Lauren? Has she gone to bed?" Landon took off his suit jacket and handed it to her. He looked pumped up and ecstatic.

"She has."

Landon sighed, "I rushed all the way back…"

He was a little disappointed. However, he continued smiling brightly right after. "I'll just update her tomorrow morning, then."

Angelina blinked. "You have good news, Mr. Landon?"

"Grandpa has agreed."

Landon was bright-eyed. He was so excited that his voice was trembling. "Grandpa has agreed to me marrying Lauren!"

"Really?"

Angelina was overjoyed. Tears welled up, making her eyes glisten. "Congratulations! Your wish to marry Madam Lauren is finally coming true! There's nothing more joyous than this!"

"Mom called me when I was on my way home. She said that she could agree to accept Lauren. But only on the condition that Zoe has to be allowed to return."

Landon's gaze turned cold. He scoffed, "How could that be? Mom was such a simple person. When did she learn to bargain with others? Does she think I will not marry Lauren so long as she disapproves?"

Angelina nodded in concurrence.

The impression she had of Penelope was that important matters often eluded her. Landon was always the one holding things together after Bill's passing. If it hadn't been for Landon, Preston would have taken over the company long ago.

Landon lowered his voice. "However, Grandpa only agreed because Prepillon put in a few good words on my behalf. He might be cooking something up. I need to keep a watch on him."

"Preston is the type of person who only does things for his own benefit. You should still beware of him," Angelina said seriously.

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Landon took a quick shower before sliding under the covers. He lay next to Lauren, feeling satisfied.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he felt. He wasn't able to fall asleep. Thus, he inched closer to Lauren quietly, closing the gap between them.

Despite that, he wasn't satisfied. He placed his arms around her.

His body started burning up once he embraced her. He slipped his playful hand under her nightgown and started to fondle her.

Lauren stirred. She opened her bleary eyes. Naturally, she hugged him. "You're back…"

"I'm sorry to wake you, darling." Landon felt a little bad. Yet, he was reluctant to retract his hand.

"Landon… are you… wanting to do it?" Lauren had been conditioned by him. She was being too considerate and tuned in.

Landon sighed. He pulled her in by the waist. "It's alright. Otherwise, you won't be able to get a shut-eye again tonight."

"You seem very happy."

Lauren closed her eyes. She listened to his racing heart. "Your heart is beating really fast. Also, when I was asleep, I think I heard you laughing. What made you so happy?"

Landon took a deep breath. He kissed her on the forehead. In a loving voice, he explained, "I am finally going to marry you, Lauren. I can marry you with my head held up high.