Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Hello 422

Chapter 422

Jace's face froze, his eyes locking onto mine like he couldn't believe what he was seeing. Then, his gaze dropped to my hand, still laced with Hayden's

No one said a word for a few awkward seconds. Finally, Hayden cleared his throat. "Mr. Johnston, morning."

Morning? The sun wasn't even up yet.

That seemed to snap Jace out of his trance. His jaw clenched, and he looked straight at me. "Rea, I need to talk to you."

I could've said no, but I didn't. Some conversations had to happen, even if they sucked.

"Hayden, go on upstairs. I'm in the mood for some milk," I said, super casual, like I was asking my husband to pick up groceries or something.

He gave a small nod, adjusting the coat around my shoulders. "It's cold this morning."

He stepped into the elevator, leaving me alone with Jace, who just stared at the floor numbers like he was trying to burn a hole through them. When the doors finally shut, Jace turned back to me. "When did you buy the apartment?"

I used to think he bought the one above mine on purpose, just to mess with me. But from the look on his face, I realized I might've been wrong.

before you did," I replied, watching his expression shift. Something dark flickered

tell you to buy that apartment, did

say anything, but the silence told me

She either bought it to flaunt her thing with Jace in my face or to make him see

girl. I figured out the

you want to talk?" I asked. "You

eyes flickered again. "Let's

that I could follow easily, like he was afraid I

a day," he said softly when we stepped out into the

meant. He wanted me to eat with

ate." I

I saw the pain flash across his face, followed by a

I didn't want him thinking I

heading for the small garden nearby. No way was I getting

car.

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followed, and before I knew it, his jacket was draped over my shoulders. It was

the collar around me. "You're not gonna reject this too,