Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 701

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Chapter 701

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Wayne's patience had been tested plenty over the past decade, but that didn't mean I didn't enjoy messing with him now and then.

"Sorry, Wayne. Got held up with something," I said, plastering on a half-apologetic smile as I sat down.

"No worries. As long as you're here, I don't mind waiting."

His overly sweet tone was borderline cringe-worthy. I ducked my head, pretending to rearrange the utensils so I wouldn't have to meet his gaze.

Wayne waved a waiter over, motioning for me to order first. But honestly, I was still stuffed from the saucy braised meatballs I'd devoured earlier. Not wanting to seem rude, though, I picked a couple of random dishes off the menu. When the food arrived, it wasn't just what I'd ordered. Wayne had taken it upon himself to add a bunch of extra dishes to the table.

"We're just here for a simple meal, to eat and be full. Ordering this much is a bit much," I said, gesturing at the spread. "We're probably wasting food."

replied, his tone easy. "Just try a little of everything. Whatever's left, we'll pack up to

arguing was pointless.

red wine?" Wayne

in with the act, even claiming total memory loss afterward. Facing Wayne's expectant gaze-his eyes sharp with curiosity-I forced a

signaling the waiter to pour us both

came prepared. He steered the conversation toward

Jace brought back the image of him coughing up blood. I couldn't help but wonder-was

Jace lately?"

We're enemies now. If he saw me, he'd probably go out of his way to avoid me," Wayne said, his

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is all because of me. I'm the

If anyone's to blame, it's me..." His gaze was filled with affection. "It's my fault for not controlling my feelings." Back when I was clueless about his feelings, his looks didn't faze me. But now, every time he stared at me like

Jace had looked at me like that. Even Cole had given me similar glances. But somehow, Wayne's gaze made

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