Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 695

"I'm fine, just a random wave of nausea," I muttered, watching Wayne carefully.

He looked genuinely concerned, but even that annoyed me. Funny how not loving someone can make their kindness feel like a trap-or worse, a crime.

"Good. Go drink some water," he said, still sounding too caring for my liking.

I headed back to my office, but before I got there, someone stepped out of the elevator-a familiar figure.

""Mr. Hart!"

""You're back?"

"Everyone missed you!"

The staff lit up like Christmas lights, but, of course, they were mistaking Xander for Hayden. Typical. Xander didn't correct them, just smiled politely and walked straight toward me. Wayne's mood? Instantly icy.

you doing here?" I asked Xander, keeping it

only stir up drama I

up a food

perfect timing, dude. I hadn't eaten since last night, and my body wasn't about to let me pretend

container. Then I glanced at Wayne, throwing in a little shade for good measure. "Wayne, you haven't tried his cooking yet, right? It's pretty good. Almost as good as Hayden's. Almost." Yeah,

to protect Xander. After last night, I was sure Wayne had sent someone after him-a test, for both of us. Wayne wasn't exactly known for letting things

that so?" Wayne's tone was calm, though his gaze was distant. "So now cooking is

Wayne-drenched in that smug, alpha energy. I was willing to bet he'd never even boiled water. Not back at the Johnston

easygoing, but deep

a guy's really into you, he'll roll up his

I made saucy braised meatballs with a cucumber salad. Try it, let me

expression darkened like a

echoed,

gave a small nod. "Not

Chapter 695

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