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.

for a second, but I didn't say anything.

away.

around the corner, I stopped cold. My chest was tight-like someone had squeezed

out, hurting him hurt

unsettled?"

and I wasn't about to

heard Yara, still talking. "You

wouldn't-"

cut her off, his voice ice-cold. "Focus on what you need to do.

voices faded as they walked

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

accidental eavesdropping got my mind racing. With a mix

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my seat.

was still there, glued to

sat down, he looked up. "What took you so long? Thought

even get