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.

a crystal ball to know what he meant. He'd probably seen the

cause more chaos. And if things go south again, I swear Hayden will rise

feeling that wouldn't leave me-Hayden wasn't dead. He was out

not," Ron continued. "You're following

Go for it," I shrugged. Money wasn't exactly my

no kids, no husband. If

it while I was alive,

"Be serious," Ron snapped.

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

to play boss for

confirmation on display. "Tickets are booked, so you can either cover for me or I

After a pause, he sighed. "You're absolutely insane. Fearless. Completely out of

burn, and I'm not here for the paycheck," I said with a smug grin, fully aware that a line like that could make anyone want

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to me

as he muttered, "Even if my grandma showed up, she wouldn't get this kind

"You-"

up, and for the first time in forever, I felt