Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 516

Chapter

516

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."

down on the edge of the bed. "How are

fine. They already

even cried, huh?" he said, noticing

easy out.

that had me crying, but

you, Mr. Emotional Intelligence, even lying to

"Yep. Otherwise, you'd

say to that. Wayne just chuckled softly. "Rea, I know

it up directly, I didn't bother pretending. "Yeah... I just feel kinda uneasy

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've only ever seen you as an older brother-just like family. You know, when we were kids, if Jace upset me, you were always the one I'd

So...

wondering how I ended up losing that little girl who used to depend on me. After thinking about it, I realized... it's my own fault-I pushed you away. can we just pretend I never

genuinely

out, there's no stuffing them back in, there's no way

I know you don't see me that way, so I've made myself move on," Wayne said, lifting his hand in a mock pledge.

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

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