Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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No wonder Jace wasn't in the memorial hall-Wayne had locked him up.

Lena's instincts had been spot on. Wayne was pulling moves at his own dad's funeral. With Cole taken care of and Jace out of the way, he'd have the 'empire' all to himself.

They say power belongs to the ruthless, and Wayne-once polished and charming-had gone full villain, severing ties with everyone to get what he wanted.

"Rea, only you can save him," Lindey sobbed, her cries growing louder.

I got why she had to keep this quiet. If she stood up to Wayne openly, she'd be next on his

list.

She might've pretended to ignore his actions, but deep down, her conscience wouldn't let her fully look away. This was her way of pleading for help without drawing his attention.

It wasn't just fear holding her back, though. She had one final wish she needed to see through.

anchor. Now she didn't care what happened to her, as

I'd help, then turned to Lena. Keeping my face neutral, I said, "I'll distract Wayne. You sneak to the

Lena blinked. "Me?"

get Jace."

exactly the heroic type-more scalpel than superhero. But it wasn't like we

hesitation didn't last long. She

we could move,

and carrying her to a bedroom. Lena stepped into doctor mode like it

swapped roles-she would keep Wayne occupied while I went to find

pressure's spiking," she said, keeping her tone clinical. "Do you have meds to lower it? Her heart rate's too slow-she'll need something fast-acting. And she's running a fever-101°F. We'll need to cool her down physically. Medication might conflict." Her steady flow of medical orders was impressive, even though

perfect excuse. I slipped out to "get

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make it. Let me talk

between Lindey, Lena, and me felt like clockwork, even though none of it

seen, I opted for the longer, quieter route to

the place was filled with the family's absurd collection