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.

Jace handed the reins to Wayne. And with Wayne's sketchy dealings with the Dragos? Let's just

Paying respects or not wouldn't

finished his perfectly-timed tribute, Wayne's voice cut through the air: "Escort Mr. Ace

It was no surprise.

Lena a quick glance before replying, "No rush. I'll wait for my family." Lena picked up on it instantly. Sliding her arm through mine, she

leave anyway-not when Lindey clearly needed all the support she could get. With us sticking around, Aaron had the perfect excuse

the surface. But he couldn't blow

the lounge," Wayne said, his

nod, exchanged another look with Lena, and stepped out. But his guys didn't move. They stood like statues by the doors, making their presence very known. Wayne's face turned this weird mix of

a man rushed in, whispering

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Chapter 809

"Thorsten Drago is here."

he was. Thorsten and Matthew had

parents were

the Johnstons taking me in, that didn't

in wearing casual white, his face