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.

he can't have me, would he kill me

him-so extreme-might destroy what

my spine. Outwardly, Wayne always played the part of the charming, warm guy. But how

always been this way, just hiding behind

over me, leaving me silent the rest of the

finally stopped, Xander spoke

think was trying to hit

Wait, what?

of the car's blinding headlights came rushing back. Honestly, I'd shoved that moment so

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

would actually try

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think of anyone I'd crossed recently, at least not

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thoughts. He

I put weight on my still-healing knee, It buckled. Xander grabbed my arm before I hit the

I'd steadied myself. Then I glanced

find out,"

and trailed

It felt... off, like I was the one who needed help. He

over. Confused, I followed her into a treatment room. She gestured for me to

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