Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 553

"Did you get a ticket for the game?" Jace asked, smoothly dodging whatever I'd been about to say.

"Not yet. Got any extras? I'll buy one off you," I shot back, not even trying to play coy.

Why take the long way when there's a shortcut?

Jace just laughed. "I have some, but they're not for sale."

He pulled out two tickets from his pocket. "These are reserved for me. Steve hooked me up a while ago."

My heart did a little flip. Steve hadn't exactly called to invite me, but he'd saved me tickets anyway. Maybe he was hoping I'd show up?

I took the tickets from Jace. "Mind if I grab one more?"

Jace paused, then finally pulled out another.

"You're like a walking ticket booth," I teased, slipping the extra ticket into my pocket.

He just smirked, brushing it off. Honestly, I had no clue what else to say to him.

then, Wade appeared with Yuna, pushing her suitcase. Yuna walked next to him, a little shy but totally

here," I said to Jace, getting to

cautious glance before turning to

that title on purpose, making a little statement just

he'd look out for you," I said, shooting her a reassuring smile and giving Wade a nudge of warning. "But

still came to his defense. "He'd

the tickets. "This one's on me. Something you can't

she said, grinning as she took

give me a call." They headed off quickly, and I had to laugh a bit at how awkward Wade seemed. Once they were out of earshot, Jace commented, "Looks like Hayden's little sis is scared I'm gonna swoop in and

kid," I said, rolling my eyes as I gestured toward the elevator.

called, his tone shifting. "You didn't... run into any trouble getting here, did

J felt

one who'd heard about Bruno's message was Hayden. How would Jace know to even

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step closer, tilting his head toward a spot in the lobby. "Those two over there-they've been

but now

Or someone from Bruno's side, ready to stir

hoping I sounded chill. Hayden had said he'd have