Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 475

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Chapter 474

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.

sweet voice suddenly pulled me

curiosity. Even though she was clearly foreign, something about her reminded me

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

to see your mommy and daddy?"

But they

to burden a child with my sadness. I nodded gently. "And to see my

playful look like

I asked, tilting

secret," she whispered, leaning in closer with

too.

was quiet, but

a boyfriend? Wow! That's

still lisping a bit. I

in again, she whispered,

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boyfriend too."

your boyfriend as cute as you?" I

then

cute. Even at her age, she knew how to admire

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