Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 695

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.

are you doing here?" I

was would only stir up drama I

food container. "Brought

growled, like perfect timing, dude. I hadn't eaten since last night,

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, I

I was sure Wayne had sent someone

tone was calm, though his gaze was distant. "So now

energy. I was willing to bet he'd never even boiled water. Not

might act easygoing, but

over. Haven't you heard? If a guy's really into you, he'll roll up his sleeves

didn't eat much last night, so I made saucy braised meatballs

expression darkened like a

I echoed,

small nod. "Not

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