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.

gone, and he'd been her anchor. Now she didn't care what happened to her, as long as she could send him

turned to Lena. Keeping my

Lena blinked. "Me?"

get Jace."

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

last long. She nodded,

could

her up and carrying her to a bedroom. Lena stepped into doctor

exchanged a quick glance. Without a word, we swapped

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

was the perfect excuse. I slipped out to "get an ice pack."

Chapter 804

it. Let me talk to you... before I

me felt like clockwork, even though none of

being seen, I opted for the

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