Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 669

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"Huh?" Mr. Yule blinked at me, surprised, then turned to his wife. After a moment, he nodded. "Alright, thank you, R-Rea."

"It's really no trouble. Honestly, I've been meaning to visit you," I admitted, guilt creeping in. Wade had given me their address weeks ago, but I kept putting it off.

Now, I couldn't help but wonder if things might've been different if I'd reached out sooner. Maybe they wouldn't have spent days terrified before finally going to the police.

The drive to their home was quiet, neither of them saying much. But I felt Mrs. Yule's eyes on me, and it wasn't just a glance. She was searching for something, seeing me through the lens of her memories of Narelle. When we arrived, I insisted on walking them up to their apartment. I needed to make sure they were safe.

Mr. Yule stopped near the front door, pointing to a spot on the ground. "See those cigarette butts? They're from the guy who's been harassing us."

"Leave it exactly like this until the

"Please, come in. Sit for a while." Thesitated, feeling a little awkward about showing up empty-handed, but stepped inside. "Have a seat. I'll get you some water," he offered, his tone warm despite

quickly, waving it off. "Let's just

he said, already moving toward the kitchen. "Wait a moment. I'll make you some honey pomelo tea. Narelle loved it." His voice softened. "Every year,

myself to refuse. He gently motioned for Mrs. Yule to join him, probably to keep her from saying

they busied themselves in the kitchen, their hushed

You'll scare her. She's not Narelle,"

she look so much like Narelle?" Mrs. Yule whispered, her

look alike," he said, trying to sound logical. "You've seen those celebrity look-alike shows-they're practically identical." "Honey, can't we just ask her to visit more often?" Her voice broke, filled with yearning. "It's like having our daughter alive

words stabbed at something deep inside me. Without even realizing it, I silently promised myself

tea, I wandered the room, taking it all in. Their apartment was small but immaculate, every corner organized with care. A piano stood in one corner, draped with a dust cloth, and perched on top was a gleaming trophy. Above the piano hùng a framed

boy and girl. The girl was dressed in a vibrant red dress, the boy

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