Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 683

Chapter 683

I stared at Jace's face-so familiar, so tangled up in my past. How was I supposed to see him as a stranger?

But he needed to drop the idea. Forcing a faint smile, I said, "I already do."

His hand trembled against mine before I pulled away, stood up, and walked out.

Later, I skimmed the file he'd sent me. It matched what Cole told me the day before, with extra details about Xander's family. Clearly, Jace wanted me to know one thing: Xander wasn't Hayden. When I finished reading, I laughed.

Around noon, I called Cole back. Maybe he was salty I'd ignored him last night because he didn't pick up.

Whatever. I didn't bother calling again.

That evening, I headed to DracoLux. This time, I went straight to the lobby manager. "I'm here to see Cole. Tell him Ms. Kay is looking for him."

"Right this way, Ms. Kay!" The manager practically tripped over himself to help me-Cole had clearly prepped them for my arrival.

part. He probably figured I was digging for dirt and wanted to stay ahead of

I kept it simple when they asked what I wanted: just fruit and drinks, no mention of

as bait, I'd let him squirm

Cole to

to settle the bill," I replied, sliding a check

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gaze pinned on me. "That's it? Just

the night with?" I asked, matching his

leave. You won't see him for a while," Cole said, his

to be him?" I

his

interested in Xander?" he

a knockoff with a recycled face," I shot back. "I'm not dumb

and I'd cut Xander

I wasn't

flair. Your taste

I said, pressing the call button for

pocketed the check, still smiling. "Tonight's on me.

more guys and let them sit around,

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