Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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I froze, staring at that single word: [Okay.]

My brain couldn't even process it at first, so I just kept re-reading the messages I'd sent him.

"What the hell is he thinking?!" Jace cursed, dialing Hayden's number again. This time, it went straight to voicemail.

My vision blurred as I stared at the screen. Without a word, I turned and walked to the window, looking out at the dark sky.

I heard footsteps behind me, but I cut them off. "Leave me alone for a while, please."

Jace and Wayne knew I was hurting. Neither said a thing. I heard the door click softly as they left.

The moment they were gone, the tears I'd been holding back finally spilled over. I didn't know if I was crying because Hayden had agreed to the breakup so easily or because of the crushing betrayal.

waited for him, hoping he'd come see me. But he left-without a word, without even seeing me. Sure, I'd been asleep for three days,

saving me and didn't want me to worry. Or maybe

it be the Hart family? Maybe they didn't want us

forced them down. Guessing wouldn't fix anything.

no way to reach him. Desperate, I

groggy, like

I didn't know what

"Keira?" she repeated.

stress Yuna, especially after everything she'd been through with her surgery. "It's fine. I've been meaning to

made my throat

you

deep breath, trying to stay calm. "I'll be

flights tonight, but I needed to

enough for him? "That's great! You and Hayden will come back together right? We should have dinner to celebrate,"

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excitedly. "Oh! I had my first paid job today, helping someone arrange flowers online. They

proud, and I was genuinely happy for her.

seriously talented," I told

to catch up in person!"

here," I said, but I couldn't keep the conversation going