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.

traveling alone?" A soft, sweet voice suddenly pulled

little 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 home. They say kids can heal hearts, and in that moment, I believed

"No, I'm not traveling.

your mommy and daddy?" she asked, her innocent curiosity

could. But they

a child with my

hee," she giggled, giving me a shy, playful look like I'd just shared the juiciest

I asked, tilting my

tell you a secret," she whispered, leaning in

too.

laugh. It was quiet, but

Wow! That's amazing!" I

than two or three, her little voice still lisping a bit. I figured "boyfriend" probably meant

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

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boyfriend too."

Is your boyfriend as cute

nodded eagerly, then

cute. Even at