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.

you traveling alone?" A soft, sweet voice suddenly pulled me

girl with blonde curls sitting next to me. She had bright eyes, her face full of innocent curiosity. Even though she was clearly foreign, something about her reminded me of

"No, I'm not traveling.

and daddy?" she asked, her

But they were

to burden a child with my sadness.

a shy, playful look

so funny?" I asked, tilting my

whispered, leaning in closer with a mischievous

too.

but laugh. It was quiet, but it

already have a boyfriend? Wow! That's amazing!" I said, pretending to

three, her little voice still lisping a bit. I figured "boyfriend" probably meant a close friend

beamed, clearly thrilled with my reaction. Leaning in again, she whispered,

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boyfriend too."

your boyfriend as cute as

then

cute. Even at