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..."

not going home. I'll head to

caught up in everything that

about Yuna's surgery, which meant Jace

asked, though I wasn't sure if he was genuinely concerned or just worried about getting in trouble for not following

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

other people too." Gavin looked like he had more to say, but I didn't give him the chance. Lstepped out of the car.

me.

wave and walked briskly

carried me up to the recovery unit, I glanced down

few mint leaves perfectly arranged on top. They looked just as flawless as the first time Jace had bought

pears, a tightness formed in my throat, making it hard to

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Chapter 400

Yuna's room, I assumed she'd still be asleep. But to my surprise, she was sitting up in bed, reading-not a romance novel this time, but study material. "Keira, what are you doing here? Weren't you and Hayden

didn't go. Something came up, so I came back early," I said, placing

concern. "You didn't