Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 637

"This design was your boyfriend's work, wasn't it? It's so unique-and it even matches your bracelet," the clerk said, her sharp gaze locking onto the connection.

"Why didn't he come with you? Should we hold onto the ring for him to pick up, or are you taking it?" she asked, genuinely curious.

"I'll take it," I said, grabbing the men's ring and sliding it onto my thumb without hesitation.

She blinked in surprise, then smiled. "I have to admit, it actually suits you." "Thanks," I replied flatly, turning to leave with both rings in hand.

Not even five minutes after stepping out of the store, I noticed someone trailing

1. me.

I caught the guy's reflection in the side mirror of a parked car as I walked past. Acting like I hadn't seen anything, I let him follow. He didn't try to confront me or even come close-he just kept his distance. For two days.

It wasn't about money-or me, for that matter. He wasn't looking to hurt me.

But why the shadow act?

That was his question to answer. So, I flipped the script. I had someone tail them, which led me straight to their base.

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spotted me, his surprise flickered for about two seconds before a smug grin took

Kay, you're a rare sight

sight, is it?" I shot back, meeting his smirk head-on. "I assume you already know everything I've

and easy. "No harm intended," he said

ice-cold. "Otherwise,

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happening"

true. If I'd felt threatened, I wouldn't have come alone-I'd have

for answers,"

while we're at it, stop

widened at that. "That's it?

and carefully avoiding any mention of

it. I only reached out to Yuna to ask about

should've told you everything. What else could you

Not even a body? You know the saying: 'If someone's alive, you need to see them, if they're dead, you need to see their body. Am I wrong?" I tilted my head, unfazed. "There's something left-his ashes. I buried them. Want me to

across his face before he

you the next heir to the Hart family?

His gaze sharpened instantly.