Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Should I?

Part of me wanted to-wanted answers, But knowing that food container tossed in the trash... it felt like he hadn't just thrown away the food; he'd tossed aside his feelings too. Chasing after him would only make me look pathetic.

I set down the container that had been pulled from the trash and walked back to my bed. But now, I couldn't even bring myself to pick up my fork.

The woman who'd picked up the food container seemed to catch on and carefully brought it back over, setting it down in front of me.

"Take it with you," I said quietly.

"No... it's fine..." she replied, hesitating

"You picked it up, so it's yours now. Really, go ahead," I said, then turned back to my own meal, forcing myself to take big bites, hoping the food would help bury my frustration.

another spoon of gnocchi. "Hey," he said softly, "don't take it out on my food."

how Jace had wiped the corner of

was turning

front of me. Without a word,

didn't say where he was going, and I didn't ask. But a little while later, Lindey called. "Rea, did anything happen when Jace brought you

I blinked. "Why?"

his mouth," she replied, sounding concerned. "Looks like he

actually go find Hayden to settle

that thought to myself, and Lindey just chatted a bit more, asking how

decided to

day, I was back at work. Almost as if he'd been waiting, Ron greeted me the second I stepped into the office with his usual cheerful grin. "Ms. Kay! Haven't seen you in

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How could I not?

eaten. Then there was the flood incident-I'd probably lost at

if even you noticed," replied, keeping any hint of vulnerability

thing together, huh? He's down at least five pounds, too," Ron said, holding up five fingers. I hadn't noticed if Hayden was thinner. Whenever I saw

and Ron leaned in a little. "So... you two