Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 477

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"Yeah, Rea, Dad and Mom just wanted you two to live your lives without feeling like you were any different from everyone else," Wayne chimed in.

"We wanted you and Jace together because of the feelings you shared, not for any other reason," Lindey reiterated.

After all the years I'd spent living with them, I knew better than anyone how they treated me. And now, with everything laid out, it made sense.

If I had known about the blood type earlier, I probably would've been anxious all the time, constantly worried, and my life wouldn't have been nearly as carefree as it was.

But one question still nagged at me. "Lindey, Matthew when my parents arranged for me and Jace to be engaged all those years ago, was it because of our blood types?"

Lindey glanced at Matthew, and after a few beats, he nodded. "When we found out you both! had the same rare blood type-what they call golden blood-it was a shock. But it also meant that if one of you was ever in danger, the other could save them."

continuing. "We worried that if you both married other people, it'd complicate things. So, half-jokingly, we thought, wouldn't it be easier if you two ended up together? That way, as a couple, you'd always look out for each other." Matthew sighed. "Rea, we've been carrying that concern every

again, "My parents even lit a safety prayer candle for you two at Cloudscape Monastery. It's

and Lindey did because they were the kind of people who

it was specifically

hit me hard. I had doubted their love, over and over. How could

gently cupped my face. "You've done nothing wrong, sweetheart. If Matthew and I were in your shoes, we'd

T

"It wasn't just because it was him. I

Jace." Her words were heavy, like she understood the connection I once had with him, even if I didn't want to admit it. I didn't feel like arguing. Let them believe whatever they wanted. I knew how

"Mom, Dad, Rea...

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Chapter 477

"Yes, let's go. I even made rice pudding for you, Rea, and

turned to Matthew,