Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 521

Chapter 521

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I held my breath, meeting his gaze. Hayden was looking right at me, steady and unhesitating.

He was always so direct, so open. Meanwhile, I was the one who felt unsettled, like the breakup had somehow been my fault.

"Well, speak of the devil. Hayden, we were just talking about you," Ron said, ever the troublemaker.

Hayden nodded, standing there with that perfect posture of his, not saying a word.

"Aren't you curious what we were saying?" Ron pressed, clearly trying to stir the pot.

Ron couldn't resist pushing boundaries; it was practically his hobby.

Hayden stayed silent, so Ron scratched his nose. "We were saying you've lost weight, and that you..."

He trailed off, then winked at me. "Ms. Kay, let's keep the rest a secret from him."

smile sneaking its

to glance over just then, but

want me anymore, but that didn't mean I'd let him think I

lunch, I finally got a call from Sasha. I'd been meaning to check in, but I didn't want to interrupt her if

holding up?" I asked the moment I

without a

by Thorsten's side, hiding her resentment, even bearing him a daughter. She could

off as just another pretty face. That assumption felt

there was more, "was

catching me off guard. "Just wanted to know

take weeks.

possible, I'd love to meet them myself," I replied, excitement

send you the address. Just come by," Sasha said,

car was still in

Shane, my car's out for repairs. I need to head out. for some personal business-think I could borrow a company car?" 'Don't ask. Just take one," Ron said, as generous as

you!" I turned to leave, but he

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an accident-are you alright?" he asked, sounding

just got distracted and bumped into someone, Insurance has it

as you're okay. Go on, take the car." He opened a drawer and pulled