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."

frowned. "Why? Are you unsure

I just wish I hadn't said it... because now he

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 him." Her words were so honest, it hit me just how

waiting for him? It finally clicked why she'd trekked through the rain just to

"Mm-hmm."

Oh, Yuna.

sighed internally, "You've been waiting all

her lip. "His phone's

frowned. "Okay...

crumpled.

replies. That pretty

novels. You know what this means." Her eyes filled with tears. "But he was

was clinging to every little sign he'd given her, even

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of guy he is," I

head. "You don't get it. You haven't seen how he treats me. I told him about my heart surgery, and he was always so careful. "Every time

got home safe. His care for me felt even