Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 407

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A wave of sadness hit me, my nose tingling like I was about to cry. "Seriously, Hayden? I didn't think you'd be this petty. You won't even hear me out?"

"I'm not ignoring you," he shot back. "I called you, but you didn't pick up."

I could totally picture him losing it, scrolling through security footage, finding out I'd left with Jace.

Jace had already told me Hayden was looking for me. I grabbed Hayden's hand. "I wasn't ignoring you on purpose. I was in the ICU."

"I know," he said, a small smile tugging at his lips. "That's why I'm not mad. And as for why you couldn't reach me, you'll see soon."

His eyes flicked to the apartment building. "I haven't slept or even had water since you left last night. I'm exhausted and thirsty."

His words made my heart ache. I walked ahead, scolding him. "You knew I had to leave for something serious. Why didn't you rest? And what's this about not drinking water?" He didn't answer, so I dropped it and hurried us inside,

As soon as we got through the door, Hayden set his suitcase and a bag of fruit down, then suddenly had me pinned against the shoe cabinet, his eyes locked on mine.

The way he was looking at me? My breath hitched. I swallowed. "I'll get you some water."

was jealous," he admitted, freezing me

thought we'd cleared this up already. He'd

didn't have a choice,

a

me up with a

he said he was thirsty-his lips were dry, rough, and

finally pulled away, breathless. "But I was still jealous." That hit

it didn't make it hurt any less. "It won't happen again," I whispered, wrapping my arms around his neck, trying to calm him down. He nuzzled my nose in that soft, sweet way that made me smile. "So, where's the water? I

living room and handed him a

my hand, pulling out his phone and mine-and

why you couldn't reach me," he said, motioning for me to unlock his

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Chapter 407

break?" I teased, unlocking

glanced between the screen and

friend's competition," he explained. "This is the full video. He crushed it-got first

tears pricked at my eyes as I

He got me.

So, he went for me, sure I didn't miss out.

I whispered, dropping the phone and wrapping