Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 437

Chapter 437

Lena wasn't about to back down. "Totally. Nate's my boyfriend, so I'm sure you'll respect those boundaries.

Her confidence? Unshakable. She knew her place, and she owned it.

Retta held her gaze, clearly trying to push buttons that weren't getting pushed. After a few awkward seconds of back-and-forth, Retta finally gave in with a sharp, "Tell Nate to leave an hour early tomorrow. If he's late, no one's waiting." Like, okay, chill. We all knew she was just being dramatic.

Lena smiled, all calm and collected. "Sure, we'll be up all night anyway."

Honestly? I wanted to give Lena a standing ovation-she crushed that.

Retta's flawless face finally cracked. She scowled, then stormed off in a huff.

As Retta disappeared down the hall, I flashed Lena a thumbs-up from across the way.

me with a look that screamed, 'I can't

Retta: 0. She handled it like a boss, and I

tackled Hayden, kissing him. "You didn't hear it, but Lena was

around my waist, smirking. "You sound like you

duh. Lena's enemies are my enemies. Mess with her, you mess with me," I said, making it clear where I

low. "So, what,

night earlier. Guilty, I cupped his face. "It won't happen

again?" he teased, clearly messing with

J

him up with another kiss-my go-to move that he never could resist. A few seconds later,

where we left off?" His voice went all

ear. "I'm thinking we try

for whatever, and before we knew it, we went from the bed to the couch and, yep, ended up on the balcony. That last part? Totally my

and Nate

from behind, and we stared up at the night sky, it felt like we were

+25 BONU

I was exhausted, I kept one ear out for anything going

packing, there was no