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.

spread out: the park, the glittering skyline of

was here for him. Just

away by the wind.

threw my hand in the air, the ring we picked out together catching the light." The ring? Still on my finger. The bracelet you gave me? Yeah, I'm wearing that too. The only thing missing... is

tangled with the flashing lights above, like they were amplifying my

this was part of the show. Guess the earlier chaos was old news-they

unexpected spectacle now.

of curveballs, and when you can't dodge

with it.

figured that out. And maybe... so

***

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

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

hiccup. But the so-called "accident" felt too precise, dredging up memories Hayden had hardwired into the

knew Hayden had a sentimental streak, programming his emotions into the lights like a

dig deeper, his phone buzzed again. His gaze was still

"Yes, Jace..."

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

park. "But it's under control