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

it like a boss, and I was riding

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

wrapped his arms around my waist, smirking. "You

Lena's enemies are my enemies. Mess with her, you mess

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

hit pause on our night earlier. Guilty, I cupped his face. "It

he teased, clearly

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

we left off?" His voice

I nibbled his ear. "I'm thinking we try something

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

Nate are

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

+25 BONU

wiped. But even though I was exhausted, I kept

packing, there was