Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 489

"Yeah, no thanks-wouldn't work with you even if you paid back.

me," I shot

By the time Wayne strolled out, I was already leaning against my car, waiting. He'd saved me from that trainwreck of a meeting, and I wasn't about to ball without a proper thanks. "Waiting to say thank you?" Wayne smirked, all smug.

I grinned. "If you hadn't stepped in, I'd probably be in the hospital right now."

"Doubt it," he replied with a lazy grin. "That kick you threw? Brutal. Even if his intestines aren't in a pretzel, he's feeling it."

I laughed, remembering my infamous "Flying Legs" days back in school when I had a reputation for taking down jerks with a single kick.

"Guess your skills haven't dulled," Wayne said, amused.

I wasn't in the mood for a trip down memory lane, though, so I switched it up. "Didn't expect you to be working with this company too

Jace actually set it up awhile back. I'm just here for a site check," Wayne said, shrugging.

chuckled, letting

chipper today. Probably that superfood breakfast I sent over,"

smile stiffened. If he knew I hadn't even touched it, he'd

but light. I wasn't trying to get into a daily breakfast routine with

one-time deal. If it was every day, I'd have to start

that rate," I joked. "Anyway,

his watch. "Jace's flight lands in two hours. Why not come home with

everyone else was chill, I'd still

drowning in work. I'll swing by to see your parents some other time,"

came jogging over,

holding it out to me.

shot Wayne a look, and he just shrugged. "You're not seriously gonna turn down

reached out. "C'mon, hand over your broken one. I'll get the SIM switched and set

ignored her, focusing on Wayne. "Wayne, I've got a

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his eyes, but he didn't argue. "Put it away,