Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 505

Chapter 505

"I'll make it up to you for what my father did."

The words felt like a dull knife twisting in my chest. I looked straight at him. "Hayden, are you really just accepting this? "Haven't you been digging into this the whole time?

"Is this all you found-that your father tampered with the brakes and caused my parents' deaths?"

We'd suspected it might be true, but he'd promised me answers, promised me closure.

And now, instead of giving me that, he was just... accepting this inconclusive report. Even the police couldn't say it for sure.

Was this some kind of brush-off? Or did he just want me to hate him, to resent him because of his dad?

He didn't look at me, didn't say a word.

know about this? Is that why you broke up with me over what happened in Houston? Was

My eyes wavered.

whole truth. But right now, all we have is this report, and it names my father as the prime 'suspect." I felt my breath hitch. "If... if Houston hadn't happened, and we were standing here with this report, would

my eyes, his gaze dark, almost

maybe

over your

don't want to be with me, you don't need excuses or justifications. And don't act like it's for my sake." I looked him over, and suddenly, he felt like

you. If you want to break up, then fine, we'll break up. And as for whatever happened -between our parents? Even if it was your father's fault, won't hold that

toward my parents' graves.

me that

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to grow up as orphans. They'd just laughed

your father. I knew from the start my dad's death might be connected to yours, but I still chose to be with you." I gave a small, tired smile. "When it came to loving you, I didn't waver. I never once thought of leaving

than he feared I

I took a few steps closer to my parents