Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 658

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Moments later, Jace barged in, heading straight for the bedroom without even glancing at me on the couch.

Wayne wiped the corner of his mouth. For a split second, I saw it-a faint smear of red.

Jace returned, and Wayne, as unbothered as ever, spoke up. "You don't always have to assume the worst of me."

Jace's eyes finally landed on me. His tense expression eased slightly when he saw I was still fully clothed, but his voice stayed sharp. "You shouldn't have gone after her."

Wayne grabbed a tissue, dabbing at his mouth before strolling to the liquor cabinet. He poured himself a drink, taking a slow sip. "She came after me," he replied, calm as ever.

His words sent a chill through me. Had he figured out I was trying to get close to him on purpose?

"Or is it you who's been watching her all along?" Jace fired back, cutting straight to the chase.

Wayne leaned casually against the cabinet, the top two buttons of his shirt undone, giving him an almost devil- may-care edge. "Don't forget, Jace-you're nothing to her now. She's single. She can start fresh if she wants, and me liking her? That doesn't break any rules." I had to admit, Wayne's composure was on point. Technically, he wasn't wrong.

frustration was written all over him. "Like anyone you

be with you?" Wayne sneered. "I don't

what Wayne once told me: my past didn't matter to him. As

Jace snapped, his voice tight and unrelenting. "Anyone

Afraid she'll choose me? Or is it..." He paused, his eyes narrowing. "You still want her, don't

his knuckles white. His voice dropped to a deliberate, almost menacing tone. "You don't need to know why. Just understand

a hammer,

reply, Jace walked toward

couldn't help but wonder-was his arm injury

her?" Wayne's voice cut through the

they really

crossed the threshold, I exhaled in relief. Playing drunk to get closer to Wayne had seemed like a smart move at the time, but being in his space had put me on edge. Oddly

his office.

downstairs and placed me gently into his car. I had no clue where he planned to take me, but I wasn't up

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