Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 404

Wait-she was on the phone with Hayden? His phone was finally on?

That was my first thought, but I stayed put, listening as Yuna continued.

"Hayden, Keira's ex was looking at her kinda weird. I'm pretty sure he still has feelings for her.

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"Did you two have a fight or something? Keira seems... off.

"Why haven't you been answering? Your phone's been off, and you're not replying to messages. What's going on?"

"I'm telling you, if you mess this up and lose Keira, I'm not gonna forgive you.

"Hayden, come on, answer your messages, pick up your phone..."

I couldn't help but smile at that. It was obvious now-Yuna wasn't on the phone with Hayden; she was leaving him voice messages. Still, where was he? Why wasn't he answering or calling back?

Not wanting Yuna to feel awkward if she realized I'd overheard her, I made sure to open the door a little louder this time as I stepped back inside.

out

tucked her phone away, flashing me an innocent, playful

bed. "Yeah, the guy you saw is

sparkled with curiosity. "Could you tell me your story

I blinked.

scooted closer, practically radiating excitement. just wanna know-how did you guys start dating? And what happened

was trying to peek into a world she

trying to figure out where the line between fantasy and reality blurred when it came to love. Funny how that works-when people don't know something, they just have to find out. And honestly, if I didn't spill the truth, she'd probably come up with all sorts of wild theories on her own. Better to just set the record straight. Besides, there wasn't anything unspeakable about my past

old wounds.

some

I kicked off my shoes and sat cross-legged on the bed, facing Yuna, ready to tell her everything about Jace

let myself dwell on the past. But now, walking through the memories out loud, I realized how much there actually

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certain points, it still

that's what they mean when they talk about the

with wonder.

It's like something straight out of

messy parts I'd left out-the kind

gripped my hand like she was holding on for

I'll