Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 645

Chapter 645

The thought hit me out of nowhere. 'I want a child like that."

I drove away from Desmond's parents' place and back to work. On the way, I tried calling Demi-straight to

voicemail.

Wayne's info had to be solid, so if she wasn't picking up, it was because she was avoiding me. Frustrated, I shot her a text:

[Demi, if you still consider me a friend, pick up my call.]

Nothing. No reply. Not even a tead receipt. Just silence.

Guess I'd have to track her down myself.

***

Technically, I was still on the clock, but my boss wasn't exactly strict. Without hesitation, I booked a flight to Lindale. Just as I confirmed the ticket, Ron walked in, water glass in hand. "You've been way too chill lately," he said, plopping into the chair across from me.

to know what he meant. He'd probably seen the latest headlines about me. "What?

if things go south again, I swear

I said lightly, but my mind drifted. The amusement park, the lights, that feeling that wouldn't leave me-Hayden wasn't dead. He was out there, pulling strings. I could feel

would or not," Ron continued. "You're following company policies now, starting today. Screw up,

it," I shrugged. Money wasn't

no kids, no husband. If I died tomorrow,

spend it while I

"Be serious," Ron snapped.

nodded. "Fine me, I'll pay. No complaints. But heads up-I need tomorrow off. And the

trying to play boss for

held up my phone with the flight confirmation on display. "Tickets are booked, so you can

he sighed. "You're absolutely insane.

for the paycheck," I said with a smug grin, fully aware that a line like that could make anyone want to

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here for the money. This place mattered to me because it had

up his hands. "You win. But this is the last time. Don't even think about making this a habit." He shook his head as he muttered, "Even if my grandma showed up, she

"You-"

the first time