Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Yuna's eyes went red, soft and vulnerable-a total contrast to how I'd ever dealt with feelings.

With both Jace and Hayden, I'd always been upfront, no games, no second-guessing.

But Yuna? She was cautious, showing just enough to hint at her feelings, then pulling back, like she was scared to give too much away. Seeing her like this, I softened. "Did he say something that hurt you?"

She shook her head, barely. "He didn't reject me outright, but ever since I told him... he hasn't come back -here once."

Ouch. That was still rejection.

It was obvious Wade's heart was still stuck on Narelle,

"How many days has it been?" I asked, drumming my fingers lightly on the table.

"Three," she said, eyes misting up. "Honestly... I regret it. I regret telling him."

Are you unsure how

really like him. I just wish I hadn't said it... because

"If I'd known this would happen, I wouldn't have told him. I'd rather just have him as a friend. Even if he doesn't like me, at least I'd still get to see

finally clicked why she'd trekked through

"Mm-hmm."

Oh, Yuna.

been waiting all this

lip. "His

"Okay...

crumpled.

No replies. That pretty much said it

novels. You know what this means." Her eyes filled

given her, even if they were leading her

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the kind of guy he is," I said, trying to

it. You haven't seen how he treats me. I told him about my heart surgery, and he was always so careful. "Every time we'd read together, he'd remind me to drink water, to

sure I got home safe. His care for me felt