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..."

cut him off. "I'm not going home. I'll head to the surgical recovery

been so caught up in everything that

he understood. He knew about Yuna's surgery,

all. Are you sure you're okay?" Gavin asked, though I wasn't sure if he was genuinely concerned or just worried

Johnston really does still care about you. If it wasn't for my mistake...

I replied, "He cares just as much about other people too." Gavin 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

me.

wave and walked

recovery unit, I glanced down at the baked pears in my

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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this time, but study material. "Keira, what are you doing here? Weren't you and

I came back early," I said, placing the baked pears on the

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