Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 414

Of course I was going.

I didn't even have to think about it.

That amusement park? It was practically my baby-two years of blood, sweat, and tears. It held so many of my hopes, regrets, and... maybe even my second chance.

The second I got the invite, old memories hit me like a movie reel that wouldn't quit.

"Can I bring someone with me?" I asked Jace.

There was a pause. "Hayden?"

I stayed quiet, and he let out a low laugh. "Bring whoever you want. Just... make sure you come."

That was new. Before, Jace would've tried to charm me into coming alone. No compromise. But now? He was different.

hang up,

be waiting for you. His words carried a weight, like he wanted to make sure I couldn't back out. "Okay," I

there was more he wanted to say, but he held back. I didn't push it. In the end,

everywhere Ads on every platform, every digital billboard. They were going all out. No surprise-RiverwaveCorp had always been a powerhouse, and Jace? His business sense was solid. No matter what went down between us, I

just couldn't compete. Jace had always outshone

that the park where you and Hayden first fell in love?" Yuna asked, nodding toward

I blinked. "Was it?"

Hayden said,

not giving up, leaned in. "Then

in Chiverton

a weird look but stayed

the kitchen, I followed. "Did I say something

"Yeah," he muttered.

Yeah?" I repeated, confused.

at me, his voice low. "It was when you kissed me for the first

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