Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 666

Chapter 666

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Oh, there was definitely some drama between Aaron and Lena, and there was no way I was missing it.

Lena didn't even try to hide it. She let out a long sigh and spilled about how Aaron had walked in on her and Nate together.

"Nate meeting my parents definitely has something to do with Aaron," she muttered.

I snorted. "What, does Nate see Aaron as competition? Seriously, he's your uncle."

"Who knows? Guys can get so jealous, they'd side-eye a lamppost for standing too close," she shot back.

"Honestly, that just proves he's mad about you," I teased, thinking about Nate's dramatic goodbye kiss with her at the airport.

Love, I thought. It's not just about losing someone forever it's the slow burn of being apart, even when they're

still alive.

might've hit a nerve. Time for a

models so hot, they make A-list celebs look like background extras. You in?" She raised an eyebrow. "Human

up. "I mean, I wish. But nah, if they stripped, the cops would shut us

like you're diving headfirst into

shrugged, all nonchalant. "What can I say? Life's short. Eat what you want, drink what you like, and let loose.

why can't girls have a

Lena said. Her grin was mischievous. "Rea,

some

were with the Johnstons, they had you playing the perfect little angel. But now? This

flower, I used to be all pruned and pretty for show. Now, I was full-on wildflower vibes-growing wherever

you coming to the show or what? I'll save you the VIP

think about it," Lena called back,

grinned. "What's the hold-up? Don't tell me you're scared your

screamed, 'Yep, you got me.' Funny thing about family-age doesn't matter. Slap an official title on someone, and suddenly, they're the boss of you. Not long after, my phone buzzed. The bar owner wanted to meet up to finalize the transfer. Everything about the deal was smooth-almost too smooth. My gut wasn't

bar isn't hiding anything shady, right?"

like I'd just accused him of a crime. "Rea, seriously? I triple-checked everything. You're

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