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Chapter 1060

Author: Ginger Sue
Though Betty had called Lauren an idiot throughout her life, the latter wasn't stupid.

Upon hearing the words "living together", she slightly shivered. The lingering sweetness of orange juice suddenly became bitter.

Landon secretly squeezed her slightly cool hand, holding it tightly. "Dad, I admit I used to have a less-than-exemplary private life. But won't you give me a chance to turn over a new leaf and start anew?

"Besides, I might have been a playboy, but I've never brought any woman to my home before. Lauren is the first and the last."

"Landon, what I mean is—"

"To be honest, I can't live without Lauren now."

Landon's chest was filled with a strong sense of love. He imprinted a passionate kiss on the back of Lauren's hand, and his eyes were filled with affection. "If I don't see her for a day, I'm afraid I'll go crazy."

His low and gentle voice flowed into Lauren's ear like a gentle stream. She felt her heart was being teased by a soft feather, tingling and ticklish.

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