Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 441

"Lena-" I started.

But before I could say more, she cut me off. "Do you think I can still catch Nate if I chase after him now?"

She definitely shouldn't, even if she had a shot.

She couldn't go back to work yet, but she also couldn't just leave Kehlmark while the investigation was going on.

"Don't overthink it. Tanya's just lashing out, like a cornered animal." Lena paused, then added, "Honestly, we should be the ones recommending her for a psych evaluation."

Her attempt to lighten the mood didn't land for me. She flicked her fingers against my forehead, reading my mind. "Stop. This isn't your fault."

How could it not be?

Tanya's whole problem with Lena was totally because of me. Plus, I'm the one who called Lena in when Tanya's condition got worse.

I hadn't called her, Lena might not have even been the one to

or not, I still have to deal with her," I

you go in now, she'll think she's winning. You

those snakes you try to help, and it bites you anyway. Lena knew me well enough to

"And you?" I asked.

to the director's office to explain

the burning in

Just... don't do anything dumb. If you lose it, you're playing right into

won't. She's

made my

he saw me, his usual cocky smirk

At least now he

polite today," I teased, flipping

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me like I was some kind of curse, I

was out of line before, okay? It won't happen again.