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.

came, or I would've missed

became clear most of them were Steve's fans. It was the first time I realized

the energy from his fans was contagious, and I

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

quiet, and that was

city, sharing stories about his 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 the hotel, I asked the driver, "Is Steve

ore excited.

driver replied, which

I said, giving Hayden a playful pat on the

didn't respond. I glanced over and noticed his

off, I couldn't just brush it aside.

Instead, he got out, grabbed the luggage from the

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hotel.

This wasn't like him at all. Since we'd been together, he'd never acted this way-except maybe when we first

on?" I stepped in

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nothing, which only frustrated me more.

words completely threw me. "Do

I let out

non-stop this whole trip, Hayden

Wait-was he jealous?