Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 537

Lindey nodded, letting go of my hand. "I'll call and check on him."

While she dialed, I offered a silent prayer, hoping everyone could finally find some peace.

Her voice drifted through my thoughts. "... Wayne, don't lie to me. Is he really okay?... Alright, I'm coming back. Tell him I was at Cloudscape Monastery, and I saw Rea."

She looked back at me as she spoke. "She's... she's doing well. She's fine. Tell Jace that Rea has forgiven. our family.... Yes, I understand..."

I lowered my head, feeling a wave of closure wash over me, finally letting go.

After Lindey left, I stayed, listening to Abbot Levinsky's chanting as dusk settled over the mountain. Only then did I finally start down the path.

Lena picked me up, grinning as she held out a bunch of sunflowers. "Congrats on your fresh start."

She got it-she knew this trip had helped me let go of all the anger and resentment I'd been carrying. I'd finally freed myself.

I hugged her, and later, we headed over to Mr. Seth's pub for a drink. We didn't go crazy, but we stayed long after everyone else had left, just soaking in the quiet. Eventually, we called Mr. Seth over, and the three of us shared another round. "Mr.

around my shoulders. That way, when we're old ladies with no teeth left, we can still come here for

laughed. "If you two don't have any teeth by then, I'll probably be long

was a whole generation older than

until Mr. Seth raised his glass,

same end in mind. Doesn't really matter if it's sooner or

his late daughter. It seemed he'd found his

with purpose,"

behind me, I felt like a new person. I'd come to terms with everything- the messy history with

ran into each other constantly at work-hard to avoid,

and I'd jump right in without a second thought. I even went with Ron

and, of course, he looked insane. Custom suit, that sharp, cool expression-the kind

Ron sighed. "Ms. Kay,

a total catch, right? Letting him go might be your

Ron had tried to play matchmaker.

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