Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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I grabbed Wayne's collar and yanked him down, locking eyes with him as I slurred, "Hayden, you finally showed up... You jerk. What took you so long?"

His face hardened, and his grip on my wrist tightened. "Rea, you're drunk. I'm not Hayden."

"No, you are Hayden," I said, tracing the curve of his brow with my finger. "You've changed. You don't love me anymore... You left me..."

If there's one thing men can't stand, it's being someone else's substitute. And for Wayne, who'd always had feelings for me? My words were like twisting a knife straight into his heart.

Pain shot through my shoulder as he pinched it, giving me a small shake. "Look at me. Who am I?"

I stared at him for a beat, then let my lips quiver as I broke into full-on sobbing.

"Hayden, you're such a jerk!" I wailed, tears streaming. "You're the worst! Why are you bullying me?"

Tears: the ultimate trump card. Like clockwork, Wayne's grip on my shoulder loosened.

his chest, more for show than anything. Instead of reacting, he just sighed, bent down, and scooped me up bridal-style. Without a word, he carried me right out of the

my cheek to keep from cursing

Fortunately, I'd come prepared.

he didn't exist. Cole called after him. "Don't forget to thank me later for setting you up with such

comment just confirmed my suspicions-there was definitely more going on

the back

brought me to a penthouse I'd never been to

couch, his stare heavy

let myself slump sideways, selling the whole passed-out act. Dead

Close. I could feel his breath warming my skin, sending an icy shiver down my spine. When his lips brushed against the edge of my

the line. Wayne wasn't the type to act impulsively or force anything. If he'd wanted that, he wouldn't

I thought, he lingered, hovering close, but he didn't go further. When I didn't budge, he finally straightened up

an eye open, scanning my surroundings. The penthouse was sharp and minimalist, almost

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