Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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I didn't say a word.

Jace leaned closer. "Rea..."

"Don't you think it's kinda low to say something like that right now?" My words cut through the air, stopping him cold.

He froze, staring at me, his face turning red-shame and defeat written all over it. "Yeah... I've let my feelings cloud my judgment before. Hurt Desmond.

"And now, after you risked everything to save me, I've messed things up between you and Hayden too.

"And here I am, shamelessly trying to take advantage of the situation by saying something like that..."

He shook his head, disgusted with himself. "I'm not just a bad person-I'm not even worthy anymore." Without another word, he turned and left.

When Wayne and I headed to the airport, Jace didn't show up to say goodbye.

At the airport, Wayne handled check-in while I sat quietly in the waiting area, feeling... hollow. So hollow it was like my soul had detached, floating somewhere far off. I had no idea where I was going or what I wanted anymore.

soft, sweet voice suddenly pulled me out of my

innocent curiosity. Even though she was clearly foreign,

smiled. "No, I'm not traveling. I'm

you going home to see your mommy and daddy?" she asked, her innocent

I could. But they were gone

child with my sadness.

shy, playful look like I'd just

I asked,

tell you a secret," she whispered, leaning in closer with a mischievous smile. "I

too.

It was quiet, but it warmed

boyfriend? Wow! That's amazing!"

voice still lisping a

beamed, clearly thrilled with my reaction. Leaning in again, she whispered, "I'm going to find

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boyfriend too."

boyfriend as cute as you?"

nodded eagerly, then added, "He's

was just too cute.