Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 581

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Herman's gaze flicked to Hayden holding my hand, and he raised an eyebrow. "So, it's because of this, huh? Haddy's loyal, you know that, right?"

In the middle of what felt like a showdown, Hernan was somehow calm enough to be all chatty.

"Haddy," he went on, "you thought breaking up with this girl and parading around with someone else would fool me? You must think I'm a total idiot." My heart skipped a beat, hard.

I glanced at Hayden, hoping for a reaction, but he stayed silent.

Herman, ever the drama queen, turned to me. "Keira, I bet you don't even realize how loyal this guy is.

"He once had a dog, and after it died? Never got another one. Won't even look twice at a dog on the street now.

"A guy like that? Once he loves someone, he's not sharing his heart with anyone else."

He gave a smug little smirk. "Right, Haddy?"

Something tightened in my throat. I got what Hernan was implying-that Hayden's breakup with me and his engagement to Yara had all been a setup, a way to keep me safe from Herman. My heart felt like it had been hit by a truck. I turned to Hayden, desperate for him to say something, anything.

just stared down Hernan.

Now it's your turn," Hernan said with a smug grin. "Don't you think you owe the girl beside you an explanation? Or she

hold back anymore. I grabbed his hand, my voice shaking. "Hayden. is it true? Is it really like Herman

Bang!

blast tore through the air. I hit the

middle of it, I could feel Hayden's heartbeat close to my ear-a sound I hadn't felt

then a commanding voice shouted, "Everyone,

went silent, and I looked up to see who had

It was Steve.

head. "Anyone moves, and I'll

that close, but it was

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sneered, turning his gaze to Hayden. "Haddy, so now you're stooping to these low-level

back, motioning for Hayden to get

and said, "I've handed over all the evidence of your crimes and illegal betting ops to the police. If you've got anything to say,

let out a cold laugh. "Your guy's got a gun to my head, and you still think