Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 702

I was completely caught off guard. Instinctively, I ducked my head, twisting to avoid him.

But Wayne was stronger, and when he was this determined, there was no way I could break free.

"Rea, why is it okay for them, but not for me?" he rasped, his voice hoarse with anger and frustration. "I love you just as much as they do maybe even more.

I couldn't think clearly, let alone explain anything. All I wanted was to shove him away, to escape, but I didn't have the strength to fight him off.

His lips brushed the top of my head, then slid to my cheek. When he nuzzled against my neck, I felt the weight pressing on my waist vanished as Wayne was shoved back.

"Mr. Johnston," Xander's voice cut through the tension. "Things between men and women should be consensual. Forcing them? Well, that kind of ruins all the fun, don't you think?"

His tone was nothing like Hayden's. I didn't know how Xander had managed to transform himself so completely, but hearing his voice right then felt like a lifeline.

Clinging to the edge of Xander's jacket, my fingers trembling, I listened as he taunted Wayne with a calm that cut deep.

his behavior on being drunk. No, this wasn't about alcohol-this was about me

finally have his chance. Then Hayden came along, wrecking that dream. When Hayden disappeared, he thought he was in the clear-only for Xander to show up

do you think you are to talk to me like this?" Wayne

years, he'd worn a mask in front of me, but tonight, he'd ripped it

wealth and status, that doesn't give you the right to force someone, does it?" Xander cast a quick glance at me before pinning Wayne with his gaze. Don't you think?" Fury rolled off Wayne

Xander to handle him, I didn't want things to spiral into

tightened my grip on Xander's hand, whispering, "Take

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came out so broken, that even I

me to my core. Walking into this situation earlier, thinking I could test him, seemed so

Then he raised an eyebrow at Wayne." Mr. Johnston,

little mischievous, and undeniably roguish-nothing like the Hayden

cold glare, then turned his gaze to me. He tore

a breath I didn't even realize I was holding. But before I could fully relax, the

to the gut, taking me right back to when I first met him. Rugged,

that wasn't enough. His hand caught my chin, scanning me like he was searching for any sign Wayne had crossed a

feel awkward, especially knowing he was Hayden. Anger churned in my chest-this man had faked his death, shattered me completely, and now he showed up to

decided to mess with