Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Hello 489

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.

just chuckled, letting the conversation

chipper today. Probably that superfood breakfast

If he knew I hadn't even touched it, he'd be

to do that again," I said, firm but light.

If it was

I couldn't afford that rate," I joked. "Anyway, Wayne, I've got work. Gotta

lands in two hours. Why not come home with me?

everyone else was

in work. I'll swing by to see your parents some other

then, Demi came jogging over, a little out of breath,

grinned, holding it out to me. "Keira, it's the newest

not seriously gonna turn

over your broken one. I'll get the SIM

Wayne. "Wayne, I've got a backup. Don't

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flash of something crossed his eyes, but he didn't argue. "Put it away, Demi," he