Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 517

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But I couldn't keep hiding forever.

The tougher things got, the less I could afford to run.

I let go of the blanket, and Wayne pulled it back just a little, studying my face. "I heard you got swept into the water. You scared the hell out of me." That was his way of explaining why he was here.

I managed a weak smile. "What, did I make the news?"

I mean, it's the internet age-of course someone filmed the whole thing instead of helping.

"Yeah, looking like a poor little thing." Wayne replied, lifting his hand.

Instinctively, I leaned back, but he just gave me a gentle smile. "Relax, I was just going to fix your hair. Look how jumpy you are."

as he sat down on the edge of the bed. "How are

They already

look like it went too well. You even cried, huh?" he said, noticing my red,

easy out.

but he phrased it that way to give

Emotional

Otherwise, you'd keep

Wayne just chuckled softly. "Rea, I know you've

directly, I didn't bother pretending. "Yeah... I just

now."

he said quietly. "I regret messing up the simple, sibling-like bond we had. But I couldn't keep it in anymore. I really had feelings for you. I thought maybe,

day! met you, I've only ever seen you as an older brother-just like family. You know, when we were kids, if

So...

wondering how I ended up losing that little girl who used to depend on me. After thinking about

request genuinely

out, there's no stuffing them

that way, so I've made myself move on," Wayne said, lifting his hand in a mock pledge. "From now on, I'm just your brother-nothing

me feel that if I kept holding onto the awkwardness, I'd be the

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