Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Xander got some serious guts. He knew Wayne had been after me, yet he still stepped up like it was nothing. Bold move, honestly-I didn't see that coming from him.

But with Demi possibly hanging around DracoLux, I had to prioritize that. "Sorry, I've

told him.

Sot other plans tonight," I

Xander? Totally unbothered. "Alright. If you need anything just let me know." Then he left without a fuss.

At the elevator, someone called him "Mr. Hart" again. He just nodded, cool as ever

gave me a polite nod and

not correcting them.

observing, chimed in. "He really does look like Hayden. So, what do you think? Could it

couldn't shut it down too fast, or Wayne would get suspicious. So, I kept it casual with a small smile.

container in my hand a little shake. "Hayden used to get all fancy with his meals, so I

into Hayden's shoes, he might snap, and I couldn't have that-yet. At the same time,

him make two dishes yesterday," I said, popping open the container. "They didn't taste like

buns

Just looking at it was enough to make my

feels like a serious side hustle," Wayne remarked, sounding oddly impressed. "With

it, too," I said, leaning into the

didn't budge. "It's

all this solo." I smiled and held the utensils

though he didn't actually eat. Whatever. I grabbed my own utensils

you didn't eat meatballs," Wayne

the first bite. As the flavor hit, I froze. The rich, saucy meatball tasted exactly

trembling slightly. How

for us, which meant he would've learned all our little