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."

froze

It was Jace.

doing here? And why so late, especially after acting like

and as much as I hated it, I wasn't in the mood to cause a scene in the hallway at this hour. With a heavy

my voice cold. "What are you

words instantly reminding me of my phone buzzing earlier

gaze shifting. "I didn't hear

before I could finish, he grabbed my arm. "Come with

was icy cold, and a chill ran down my spine. I

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

I froze, completely

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doctor said he might not make it." Jace's voice wavered. "He wants to

mind went blank, a loud buzzing filling

told me Matthew was fine. How could everything

We need to leave now," Jace said, pulling at my

me to the door. But after a few steps, I stopped, realizing I hadn't told Hayden. "Wait, I need to-"