Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 792

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Chapter 792

"We're sorry. The number you're trying to reach is currently unavailable."

The robotic voice rang in my ears as I tried calling Jace again and again. Every attempt ended the same way.

Panic churned in my chest. Jace had been staying at Cloudscape Monastery, and now, with the fire and his phone silent, my mind spiraled to the worst-case scenarios.

I wasn't just worried about him. I needed answers. How bad were the casualties? Were they okay? But no matter how many times I dialed, Jace didn't pick up.

Frustrated and desperate, I slammed my foot on the gas and switched to Cole's number. His mom, Mrs. Drago, had also been staying at the monastery. If something had happened, surely Cole wouldn't stay quiet. "We're sorry. The number you're trying to reach is currently unavailable."

Declined.

The pit in my stomach deepened. Had something happened to Mrs. Drago, too?

My mind raced as I sped toward the monastery. Jace. Mrs. Drago. Anyone else caught in that fire-I couldn't bear the thought of something happening to them.

thought struck me: Was the

it have been

yesterday, I might've been there. Dead, injured, or worse. The timing was too coincidental, especially with everything I had- things others would kill to bury. It wouldn't be the first time someone tried

That was beyond cruel.

time I reached the mountain's base, the acrid smell of smoke filled the air.

was blocked halfway up by police. I rolled down my window, my voice

sign that I'd mostly made peace with our messy history. Now, Jace

at the mention of the Johnston name. "Mr. Johnston

short-lived. "Then where is

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Chapter 792

"He left with paramedics earlier. Only our investigators are at the

mind. "The

about

they are? What

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