Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 701

Chaptér 701

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."

easy. "Just try a little of everything. Whatever's left, we'll pack

since he'd already gone overboard, arguing was

red wine?"

claiming total memory loss afterward. Facing Wayne's expectant gaze-his eyes sharp with curiosity-I forced a cheerful tone. Sure. But if I drink too much,

smoothly, signaling the waiter to pour us both

didn't have much to talk about, but Wayne came prepared. He steered the conversation toward

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

you seen Jace lately?" I

go out of his way to avoid me," Wayne

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expression. "In the end, this is all because of

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

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