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?

I said, my voice firm. "I have to

"Alright," Steve finally agreed.

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

have to hire someone, and nothing came free these

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

"Steve! Get over here, man! You're the star of the night. And Rea,

the crowd erupted, full of playful whistles and

bunch of toddlers. "You guys better treat her

you should totally join our gang! Just say the word

my head. Like, seriously? Go from Jace's girlfriend to "one of the gang"? Not happening. But before

weirdly quiet, and even the guy who had joked about me

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phone to start ringing again. This time,

a good guess who was blowing up

way, I had only come to talk to Steve, and now that we had, it was time for me to head out. Just as I was about