Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 804

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.

didn't care what happened to her, as long as she could send him off

to Lena. Keeping my face

Lena blinked. "Me?"

get Jace."

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

last

could move,

scooping her up and carrying her to a bedroom. Lena

I exchanged a quick glance. Without a word, we swapped roles-she would keep Wayne occupied while I went to find

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 her specialty was

I slipped out to "get an ice pack." As I left,

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think I'll make it.

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

taking the elevator and risking being seen, I opted for the longer, quieter route to

place was filled with the family's absurd collection of luxury cars. Seriously, it looked like a