Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 409

Back when I was still with Jace, I'd always tell him to stop being so closed off, to try and be more chill so people wouldn't think he was some kind of untouchable He used to listen, kind of. But now? He was standing there, totally cut off from everyone.

"Ever since you guys broke up, Jace has been like this, Steve grumbled, shaking his head. "Dude walks around like the world owes him something."

I gave him a small smile, dodging the comment. "Steve, I need a favor."

I knew he was swamped with competitions and all, but this wasn't something I could ask anyone else. Steve raised a brow, immediately suspicious. "Let's hear it."

1 bit my lip. "I need help figuring out what really happened with my parents' car accident."

His face immediately darkened as I handed over the accident report, along with my theory. "You're the only one I trust to do this."

"Rea, what's the point?" Steve asked.

I looked down at the floor. "I know it won't bring them back, but I need to know. I need some closure."

pause. Finally, he asked, "Are you sure? No matter what

my voice firm. "I have to

"Alright," Steve finally agreed.

quietly, relief flooding through me. "I'll cover the

he'd have to hire someone, and nothing came free

about that now," he said. "We'll deal with

and I walked back to the main room, the party was in full swing. "Steve! Get over here, man! You're the star of the night. And Rea,

erupted, full of playful whistles and

of toddlers. "You guys better treat her right. She's

join our

of the gang"? Not happening. But before I could say anything, a phone

whole room went weirdly quiet, and

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for the phone to start ringing again. This time, he shut it down without a

guess who was blowing up his

way, I had only come to talk