Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 686

Chapter 686

"Returning the favor."

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Xander's reply was blunt, and I immediately caught the hifit of that earlier misunderstanding he had about me.

"So, you just happened to show up when I was in danger? Should I be suspicious you staged the whole thing?" I shot back, using his own accusation against him.

He didn't flinch, his eyes fixed on the road. "I'm sorry. I was wrong about you."

Wait-what? I froze. He'd figured it out that fast?

"Earlier, I overheard that fat guy on the phone. Today's setup was orchestrated by Wayne Johnston of RiverwaveCorp."

I froze. That guy had clearly mentioned Jace...

"You don't believe me?" He glanced my way briefly. "I recorded it."

Without missing a beat, he handed me his phone. The screen lit up, and I tapped the recording.

[Boss, it's done. Ms. Kay thinks it was Jace Johnston...]

My hand trembled slightly, but it wasn't fear-it was disbelief. Wayne had really gone this far?

It all added up now. Jace refusing to let me go must've pushed Wayne to the edge, desperate enough to pull something like this.

Steve in one go.

can't have me,

like him-so extreme-might destroy what he

Outwardly, Wayne always played the part of the charming, warm guy. But how had he ended

always been this way, just hiding behind a

me, leaving me silent the rest of the drive to

stopped, Xander

trying

Wait, what?

came rushing back. Honestly, I'd shoved that moment so far out

replayed in my head-the car barreling toward me with clear intent. If it weren't for Xander,

try to

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couldn't think of anyone I'd crossed recently, at

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me out of my thoughts. He stepped out of

the moment I put weight on my still-healing knee, It buckled.

once I'd steadied myself. Then I glanced at him. "Where are you hurt? What

and you'll find out," he

and trailed after

told me to wait while he handled the receptionist. It felt... off, like I was the one who

could ask, a nurse called me over. Confused, I followed her into a treatment room. She gestured for

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