Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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"Hayden!"

I grabbed his arm, my voice barely steady. He looked down, his eyes meeting mine, and for a second, I couldn't get the words out. My lips trembled, but he understood.

Just as the knot in my throat tightened, he murmured, low and rough, "We need an answer."

With that, he gently slid my hand off his arm, took the envelope, and opened it.

His movements were quick, almost like he was afraid if he slowed down, I might stop him.

Inside, a few lines were scrawled on yellowed paper, but I couldn't bring myself to look. Hayden read each word, carefully, his face set. When he was done, he glanced at Cedric, as if asking for confirmation.

Cedric nodded, his voice low. "I knew what this report meant, which is why I had it double-checked. Three independent repair shops examined everything, and their findings are in there too."

Hayden reached in and pulled out additional sheets. Each document was as aged as the first, but all of them bore signatures and.official stamps.

This was real.

looked back at me, then held the papers out. I didn't

gently. "Miss Kay, you

his expression calm, encouraging. Taking

10, 2013 Cedarwood

Findings: A traffic accident occurred on this date. Technical analysis

confirms Jim Patterson was the sole driver; no other person accessed the car before the crash. Consequently, Jim Patterson is considered a primary suspect. However, with his passing, there remains

evidence"-a hollow, bitter

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the disappointment in the words. Which is why it never made it to

both adults now. How you interpret this... that's up to you. But don't forget what I said: people need to look

parents' gravestone one last time. "They'd want you to live in the present. Not be chained to

he left, leaving me and Hayden

we'd been the closest of lovers; now, with this report between

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