Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter

642

I didn't stop running until I reached the Ferris wheel.

Since the park opened, it had become the spot-people called it "The Eye of

Seavora."

"Get me on it!" I said.

Apparently, my name carried enough weight to pause the whole ride. The gondola creaked as it started moving, lifting me up and away from everything.

below.

Down there, Wayne just stood, neck craned, his gaze locked on me as I climbed higher.

From the top, the park stretched out like a living postcard. Last time I was up here, Hayden was with me, fiddling with the lights after hours. We didn't just admire the view-we were in our own little bubble, drowning in the bliss of it all. The lights were just as beautiful now. But he wasn't here.

Except... no. He was here.

The lights earlier-it wasn't random. He was telling me something.

the peak, everything spread out: the park, the glittering skyline of Seavora. But I

here for him. Just

away by the wind. "If you wanna

ring we picked out together catching the light." The ring? Still on my finger. The bracelet you gave

with the flashing lights above, like they were

the crowd went wild again, cheering and screaming like this was part of the show. Guess the

unexpected spectacle now.

of curveballs, and when

with it.

crowd below figured that out. And maybe... so had

***

Wayne took a call. On the other end, a staffer reported that the guests

of the Ferris wheel. His eyes flickered with something unreadable as he dialed another number. "Get me a full report on tonight's

so-called "accident" felt too precise, dredging up memories Hayden had hardwired into the system-memories that tied

a love letter. But a random glitch recreating his proposal? No

His gaze was still locked on Keira when he

"Yes, Jace..."

on at the park?" Jace's voice was sharp, already

briefly darting to the dazzling display still spilling over the park. "But it's under control