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 believe you're staying right

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

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

waist, smirking. "You

are my enemies. Mess with her, you mess

low. "So, what, you're ditching our happiness for

on our night earlier. Guilty, I

he teased,

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that he never could resist. A few seconds later, he dropped the whole

where we left off?" His voice

nibbled his ear. "I'm thinking

the bed to

"Think Lena and Nate are getting

They weren't. The balcony next door was completely empty. But as Hayden held me from behind, and we

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I was exhausted, I kept

Retta packing, there was no