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.

at me with a look that screamed, 'I

like a boss, and I was

the room, I practically tackled Hayden, kissing him. "You didn't hear

wrapped his arms around my waist, smirking. "You

duh. Lena's enemies are my enemies. Mess with her, you mess with me," I

smirked, his voice low. "So, what, you're

hit pause on our night earlier. Guilty, I cupped

again?" he teased,

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another kiss-my go-to move that he never could resist. A few

voice went all husky, and yeah, I was definitely

his ear. "I'm thinking we try

bed to the couch and, yep, ended

Lena and Nate are getting as wild as

held me from behind, and we stared up at the night sky,

+25 BONU

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

packing, there was