Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 909

Chapter 809

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Aaron bowed respectfully in front of Matthew's portrait, his expression so solemn it. almost had me fooled into thinking he was here purely to pay respects.

But after the whole car garage showdown? Yeah, this was definitely more than a funeral.

visit.

"Mom," Jace said softly, stepping up to Lindey

She barely looked at him, her eyes glassy with tears. "Go change and stay by my side for the memorial," she murmured.

Jace, looking steadier now, left to change. When he came back, fresh and composed, he quietly stood by her side, the picture of a dutiful son.

The room wasn't exactly packed, though. Makes sense-when a family's power crumbles, the people who once flocked around them tend to scatter.

had been on a downhill slide ever since Jace handed the reins to Wayne. And with Wayne's sketchy dealings with the Dragos? Let's just say people were keeping their

Paying

finished his perfectly-timed tribute, Wayne's voice cut through the air:

It was no surprise.

didn't actually think Aaron would leave, right? This was classic power-play territory. Aaron shot Lena a quick glance before replying, "No rush. I'll wait for my family." Lena picked up on it instantly. Sliding her

wasn't planning to leave anyway-not when Lindey clearly needed all the support she could get. With us

darkened, his frustration simmering just below the surface. But he couldn't blow up. Not here. Not

lounge," Wayne said, his voice

stood like statues by the doors, making their presence very known. Wayne's face turned this weird mix of

man rushed in, whispering something urgently in Wayne's

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Chapter 809

"Thorsten Drago is here."

was. Thorsten and Matthew had been thick as thieves, their

my parents

always appreciate the Johnstons taking me in, that didn't erase the

in wearing casual white, his