Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Even though Yuna's surgery was a success, her recovery still came with risks, so she needed round-the-clock care. Hayden hired a caregiver, but only for the daytime. At night, he stayed by her side.

So lately, I hadn't spent much time with Hayden-after all, we both had work during the day.

To my surprise, Hayden said, "I'll go."

"But what about Yuna-" I started, but he cut me off.

171 take care of it," he said in that reassuring way.

"I haven't spent enough time with you lately," he murmured, pressing his forehead against mine. His words made my heart ache a little.

Wasn't that the truth?

He'd been with Yuna every night, and of course, that meant there wasn't much time for us.

I couldn't really be jealous of that-but still, I felt a little neglected.

The game Steve invited us to was in Ferndale, a few hours away, so Hayden and I flew out. When we landed, we were surprised to see someone holding a sign with my name. Hayden and I exchanged a look, but the driver quickly explained Steve had arranged it. I hadn't expected Steve to be this thoughtful.

I would've missed out

of people, and it soon became clear most of them were Steve's fans. It was the first time I realized just how big of

reached the stadium yet, but the energy from his fans was contagious, and

was this famous. All these years, I just thought of him as the guy running a pool hall," I said, still

stayed quiet, and that was fine. His quietness never bothered

crazy skills-whether it was snooker, billiards, or anything involving a cue. I even mentioned the time I managed to beat him. When the car finally pulled up in front of

ore excited.

the driver replied, which

you to him tonight," I said, giving Hayden a playful pat

respond. I glanced over and noticed

off, I couldn't just brush

the luggage from

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hotel.

we'd been together, he'd never acted this way-except maybe when we first

I stepped in front

00

me more. "Hayden, talk to

he spoke, and his words completely threw me. "Do

I let

about him non-stop this whole

Wait-was he jealous?