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.

we ate, Lena headed out, and I made

second Lindey spotted me, she was all over, studying my face." You look pale, sweetie. I bet you haven't been resting or fully recovering." Her eyes got all misty. "Rea, why don't you come stay with us for a while?

wouldn't be

quickly jumped in. "Let Rea sit down first. Standing around like this must

guiding me to the couch.

weight. Is it just

well, but there was no way I'd tell him the truth. If I said it was health, they'd

"Just work stress. New

no good. Jace, maybe you could talk to her boss?" Lindey suggested, setting

the pot, smirked. "Her real boss is the Hart

The room fell quiet.

are you

I brushed it off, thinking Hayden and I

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up,"

"You really broke