Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 586

"Wayne," I greeted, holding the phone up.

"I heard everything from Jace. Are you okay?" Wayne's voice was warm but concerned,

"I'm fine. I just feel bad for bothering you," I replied, trying to sound polite.

There was a brief pause. "Just make yourself at home. You're safe here-don't worry about anything."

"Alright," I said quietly, unsure of what else to add.

Normally, Wayne would've ended the call there, but this time, he surprised me. "You don't need to worry. Nothing's going to happen to you

That's not something anyone can guarantee. Since Heman chose to target me, I wouldn't feel safe unless Hayden and the others took him down for good this time. But I didn't say any of that. Instead, I just murmured a soft "mm-hmm."

"If you need anything, just call me. Also... there'll be a part-time maid coming over to cook and tidy up," he said before hanging up.

it from me, then mentioned, "Wayne should have a couple of spare phones around here. I'll grab

a phone had been... inconvenient, and with me off the grid, Lena

Jace repeated, heading over to a nearby cabinet. He opened a drawer like he'd done this

your SIM card?" he

"Yeah."

me to put it in for

"No, that's okay."

to notice, giving me

more urgent things to deal with? You

look around on your own. I've only been here twice myself... haven't even fully explored the

off. If the maid comes, she'll let herself in, so don't be alarmed. And if you need anything, just call me... or Hayden." This

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Chapter 586

The silence was so loud, it felt like the walls were closing in, and I

style of Wayne's house. Honestly? I kinda loved it. It was like the Pinterest dream

found a phone, ripped open the box, set it up, and slid in my SIM card. I opened my chat app, and, bam,