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."

you

pink as she held back tears. "I really like him. I just wish I hadn't said it... because now he won't even

have him as a friend. Even if he doesn't

three days... you've been waiting for him? It finally clicked why she'd trekked through the rain just to sit

"Mm-hmm."

Oh, Yuna.

waiting all this time. Why not just

lip. "His phone's

frowned. "Okay...

crumpled. "He doesn't

off. No replies. That pretty much

You know what this means." Her eyes filled with tears. "But he was so kind to

given her, even if they were leading

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he is," I said, trying

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

I got home safe. His care for me felt even more personal than