Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 439

I woke up the next morning as soon as Hayden slipped out of bed. I wandered to the balcony, just in time to spot Nate getting into his car.

He was holding Lena's hand-not in a full-on PDA way, but there was definitely something there. Like, they clearly had a night..

Then, right on cue, Retta appeared, looking effortlessly chic in her beige blouse and white pants. Honestly, without her lab coat, she could've been straight out of a fashion magazine.

She was obviously trying to catch Nate's eye, probably hoping to throw Lena off her game.

"Nate, good morning!" Retta called out, flashing her most charming smile, acting like it didn't faze her that Lena had totally stayed over.

Nate barely glanced her way, just nodded. "We're all waiting on you."

I had to grin. He wasn't giving her anything. He definitely knew about her little stunt last night.

Retta's smile slipped for a second, and she shot Lena this look, like, 'How dare you tell him what I said. Lena? Totally unbothered. She just smiled right back. "Yep, told him if he's late, you guys aren't waiting." Retta's face tightened, but Nate cut her off before she could say anything. He turned to Lena, taking her hands, his voice all soft, "You should head back. We'll chat later, and once I'm settled, you can join me." The way he looked at her was so full of affection, it was almost too much for me, even from up here. Can't imagine how Retta felt, having to watch that.

got into the car with a

ear, and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. I

bummed, and it tugged at my heart. I was about to head

my fingers at her, beckoning. "Come on

told twice. As she headed upstairs, I spotted Hayden still in his robe and casually called,

headed to

in, I gave her a thumbs-up. "Handled that like a boss. No

you just next door to eavesdrop, or

"Maybe I just wanted

smirk. "You're definitely living it up

closer, pretending to peek down her shirt. "And you finally gave up your innocence,

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hand away, fixing her collar. "Should I have saved it

head to the living room, but she hesitated,

out, fully dressed. He nodded at