Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 393

"Yeah, but not every time I wash my hair do I need a full shower," he shot back, making me laugh even harder.

"Whatever, just hurry up before it's morning!" I shoved him toward the bathroom, half-worried he'd drag me in with him if I stalled too long.

On the surface, Hayden's the cool, restrained type-the guy who seems completely uninterested in women. But now I knew better. Once he lets go? It's like opening the floodgates.

While he was in the shower, I cleared the table. A habit I'd picked up from my parents-never leave dirty dishes overnight.

While Hayden was in the shower, I cleared the table. A habit I'd picked up from my parents-never leave dirty dishes sitting overnight.

I was almost done tidying up when the doorbell rang

At first, I figured I misheard, thinking it was coming from a nearby room. But then it rang again. And again. No doubt it was our room.

Who would be here this late?

I wiped my hands with a napkin and cautiously walked to the door. Even though Hayden was just in the other room, my instincts kicked in. "Who is it?"

"It's me."

voice froze me

It was Jace.

And why so late, especially after acting

I wasn't in the mood to cause a scene in the hallway at this hour. With a heavy sigh, I unlocked the door. Jace stood there, pale, hair slightly

voice cold. "What

words instantly reminding me of my phone buzzing earlier

my gaze shifting.

what was so urgent, but before I could finish, he grabbed my arm.

down my spine.

were frantic. "It's my dad. He's not doing

froze, completely caught off

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said he might not make it." Jace's voice

went blank, a loud

I came here, Wayne told me Matthew was fine. How could everything

a private jet ready. We need to leave now," Jace said, pulling at my hand

me to the door. But after a few steps, I stopped,