Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 574

Hate? Yeah, but honestly, it was deeper than that.

Not that it was any of her business.

Still, the way she asked-so direct-told me she was a little insecure, like she was wondering if I still had some hidden thing for Hayden.

I gave her a smile, but it wasn't exactly friendly. "Miss Drago, we barely know each other. Who I love or hate is definitely not your problem. As for Hayden? He knows exactly how I feel."

She wasn't letting up. "He might know, but I don't."

gave this bold, confident woman a once-over and said, "Afraid I've got some leftover feelings for him? You can relax. Even if Hayden came crawling back to me, begging on his knees, I wouldn't give him a second glance." "You're cold," she said with a teasing smile.

I shot her a sarcastic smile. "What did you expect? Were you hoping for a love triangle or something?"

Before she could answer, I added, "Trust me-you'll never have to worry about that. Not in this lifetime."

I spun around to leave, but there he was.

Hayden. Right in front of me. His eyes locked onto mine like lasers, and I could tell from his face he'd overheard every word.

Fine by me. He needed to know-when I loved him, he was everything. Now? He didn't even make the cut.

a second, but I didn't say anything. I just turned on my

away.

stopped cold. My chest was tight-like someone

hurting him

a little unsettled?" Yara's voice floated

Hayden walking my way, and I wasn't about to face

couldn't catch Hayden's response, but then I heard Yara, still talking. "You should

wouldn't-"

off, his voice ice-cold. "Focus on what you need to do. The rest is none

just trying to-" But then their voices faded as they walked off, and I couldn't hear

hidden, her words still echoing in my head. They'd been talking about me. Yara

With a mix of confusion and curiosity,

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Chapter 574

my seat.

there, glued to his

up. "What

I even get away?" I