Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 499

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"Who was at the door just now?" Lena asked, clearly trying to dodge any convo that might bring me down.

"Tanya," I said, tugging the curtains open to see rain starting to patter outside. "Last time, she wanted to talk 'collaboration. Today, she was all chatty again. I ignored her."

"Her kid's set to be discharged in a month," Lena said, meaning Tanya's preemie. "The baby's actually doing well, but she hasn't visited even once."

I thought back to the last time I saw that tiny baby. "All she cares about is money. If Jace got custody, she'd be clinging to him so fast it'd make your head spin." "What could she possibly want to 'collaborate with you on?"

"No clue, but whatever it is, I'm not buying it. She's just... drama on two legs. Best to keep my distance," I said, not budging.

Lena stretched and got up. "You're right. Less contact, the better. But let's be real-if she's set on getting to you, she's not gonna back off after one or two brush-offs."

She laughed, heading to the bathroom. I picked up my phone and ordered breakfast.

ate, Lena headed out, and I made my way over to the Johnston

you haven't been resting or fully recovering." Her eyes got all misty. "Rea,

wouldn't be better. Not even

quickly jumped in. "Let Rea

the couch. Then she bustled off to the kitchen, probably to bring me some rice

a long, thoughtful look. "You've lost weight. Is it just your health, or is there more to

tell him the truth. If I said it was health, they'd feel guilty; if I said it was about Hayden, they'd start jumping

"Just work stress. New project's got me

good. Jace, maybe you could talk to her boss?" Lindey suggested, setting

pot, smirked. "Her real boss is the

The room fell quiet.

Matthew spoke up. "So... are you

time, I brushed it off, thinking Hayden and I could work things out.

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broke up," I

eyes widened. "You really