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.

a word, without even seeing me. Sure,

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

Hart family? Maybe they

my mind, but I forced them down. Guessing wouldn't fix

had no way to reach him. Desperate, I decided

was groggy, like I'd just woken her

second, I didn't know

"Keira?" she repeated.

to keep my voice steady, hiding how wrecked I felt. I didn't want to stress Yuna, especially after everything she'd been through with her surgery. "It's fine. I've been meaning to call you anyway," she said, sounding more alert.

name made my throat

continued cheerfully, "When are you and Hayden coming

took a deep breath, trying to stay

flights tonight, but I needed to get back. I needed

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

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job today, helping someone arrange flowers

so proud, and I was genuinely happy for her. Yuna

talented," I told her,

Can't wait to catch up

couldn't keep the conversation going any longer. "You