Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 708

I got what Xander meant-If I wanted to see Deni, tonight was my chance.

When we reached the preschool, Yuna was outside, leading games with the kids. The scene was pure magic-laughter, joy, no stress, just living in the moment. Honestly, preschool might be the happiest time in life.

Xander and I stayed back, watching quietly. But kids being kids, their curiosity soon turned to us-especially Xander. One cheeky kid called out to Yuna, "Miss Hart, is that your new boyfriend?" Leave it to kids to say whatever's on their minds.

Yuna laughed, shaking her head. "He's not my boyfriend. He's my brother."

The kid didn't buy it, rallying the others to chant, "Boyfriend! Boyfriend!"

Yuna sighed, trying to laugh it off as Xander and I stepped forward with the gifts we brought. That shut them up-mostly. One bold kid still grinned and said, "Thanks, boyfriend!"

"These little brats are too much," Yuna joked, walking over to us, her smile lighting up her

face.

chest tightened, and for a moment, I

This was it.

looked so different from the Hayden we all remembered. I was terrified-what if

a part of me still doubted. Maybe because he'd never outright said

him for a solid minute, her eyes scanning every detail. Then, without warning, she stepped forward and wrapped him in a tight

like a wave, both soothing

on her head, gently patting it. "You're doing

this long again," Yuna said, her voice

moment stung my nose, and I quickly turned my attention to the kids, who were busy

letting their joy warm me. "Next time, I'll

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"Okay!" they cheered.

added, teasing, "I want something in return. Can