Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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"Baked pears. He specially ordered them in the middle of the night," Gavin explained, placing the still-warm bag of pears. "He said your throat sounded hoarse, so he got this to help."

The warmth seeped into my palms as I stared down at the bag and tea. It was such a thoughtful gesture- one that left me more confused than comforted.

Gavin had already started the car. "Ms. Kay, should I take you to Emberholm?" he asked, referring to Willow Residences, where I lived.

Hearing that, I suddenly realized how Jace had found me outside my place that night. Clearly, Gavin had done some digging and passed the info along. "No." I said flatly.

Gavin paused, his meeting mine in the rearview mirror. "Then... where should I take you?"

"Pull over," I said quietly.

Gavin jolted slightly at my request but obediently pulled the car to the curb. He glanced back, clearly confused. "Ms..."

home. I'll head

so caught up in everything that I

he understood. He knew about

rested at all. Are you sure you're okay?" Gavin asked, though I wasn't sure if he was genuinely concerned or just worried about getting in trouble for not following Jace's orders. "I'm

Gavin called, his gaze dropping to the bag of baked pears in my hands. "Mr. Johnston really does still care about you. If it wasn't for my mistake... maybe you two would already be married." He was still blaming himself for what happened

looked like he had more to say, but I didn't give him the chance. Lstepped out of the car. "Be sure to eat the baked pears while they're

me.

wave and walked

to the recovery unit, I glanced down at

on top. They looked just as flawless as the first time Jace had bought them for me.

holding the same baked pears, a tightness formed in

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sitting up in bed, reading-not a romance novel this time, but study material. "Keira, what are you doing here? Weren't you

came up, so I came back early," I said, placing the baked pears on the table and sitting beside

concern. "You didn't have a fight with Hayden,