Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 815

Chapter 815

It didn't matter why anymore.

Jace said Lindey's death was on him and Wayne, but deep down, I knew I wasn't blameless

either.

She'd treated me like her own daughter, but I kept my distance, too wrapped up in the pain of losing my parents.

Memories of her flashed through my mind-how she'd tried so hard to bring me back, sneaking me mini tarts, even making my favorite pumpkin custard this morning

She'd planned this. I could feel it.

It was like someone ripped a hole in my chest, the cold cutting through me like knives.

I'd resented her, sure. But I'd never hated her.

I wanted to tell her that. But now, I never could. Even if I said it, no one would hear me Wayne tightened his grip on Jace's collar, like he was about to unload, but then let go. Jace stepped to Lindey's side, kneeling beside her. He smoothed her face, wiping the blood from her lips. ""Mom, it's okay," he whispered. "Go be with Dad now."

10:30, was delayed another hour. The Johnston living room turned into a mourning hall,

placed their hands together. They looked peaceful-like they were

tension I'd been holding-the fear that Wayne might pull something at

kid to young adult. Matthew and Lindey

me their love, like they

close, proudly

call

never could. That word stuck in my throat for years. It's what she wanted most-and what I'll regret never giving her

I

Chapter 815

so

"Mom... safe travels,"

me. By the time I wiped them away, she was gone- gone

and they were taken to be buried. As

had been

made him

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