Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 384

Sasha sounded sincere.

I could tell she was lonely-otherwise, why would she be coming at me with all that attitude one minute and trying to be my friend the next?

"I don't have many friends. Thorsten doesn't let me make any." Sasha said, stepping closer. "But I can tell he treats you differently. So, if I become friends with you, he might be okay with it." I didn't respond to her.

"I really don't have any ulterior motives. I just want to be friends. And Milly really likes you; she talks about you all the time," Sasha added, pulling the "my kid likes you" card.

"I know you probably don't think much of me," she continued, her voice softening. "But can't we at least try? For Milly's sake?"

Gone was the cocky attitude from earlier. Now, she seemed almost... vulnerable, like she was pleading.

I gave her a polite but firm smile. "I'm busy. I don't have time for new friends."

It wasn't that I wanted to be cold, but getting involved with Thorsten's women? That was a mess I didn't need in my life. No good could come from it.

More importantly, I had zero interest in getting tangled up in Thorsten's world of drama.

Sasha's hopeful expression dimmed.

She let out a bitter laugh, lowering her head. "I get it. I'm not the kind of person you'd want to be friends with."

obvious attempt to make me feel

trying to manipulate me only made me less inclined to feel sorry for

walked away, feeling her eyes follow me the

It was Lindey. "Rea,

I'd seen in the car last night and replied, "Yeah,

ho come to see!

"Has Lindey asked.

night didn't count

said. "Why?

annoyed huff. "I haven't seen him at all. How could something be wrong if I can't even get

calling. She was pissed that Jace was back and hadn't

by later," I said, slipping into my old habit of making excuses for

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widow, obviously," Lindey muttered, her irritation

I stayed quiet.

her. He's

Still silent.

this way, I should've-" She cut herself off, but her anger was bubbling over. "Lindey," I said gently, "don't get yourself worked up. It's not good for your health, and Matthew's already not doing well. You need to stay strong for him."

your daughter," I replied softly,

my words were just that-words. Polite,

truly their daughter, I'd be at Matthew's side 24/7, instead