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

in the mood to cause a scene in the hallway at this hour. With a heavy sigh, I unlocked

cold. "What are

words instantly reminding me of my phone

my gaze shifting. "I didn't

about to ask what was so urgent, but before I could finish, he

cold, and a chill ran down my spine. I yanked my arm back. "What's wrong with

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

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not make it." Jace's voice wavered. "He wants to

mind went blank, a loud

me Matthew

to leave now," Jace said, pulling at my hand

steps, I stopped, realizing