Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 825

Cole yanked his arm back, keeping the ring just out of reach. His longer arms made it impossible for me to grab it.

"You're so attached to this ring-don't tell me it's special," he said, squinting at it as he flipped it over and over in his hand.

"Maybe there's more to it..." he muttered.

""You're delusional," I snapped.

But he ignored me, laser-focused on the ring. I was too tired to keep arguing-being. pregnant had me running on fumes-and before I knew it, I'd drifted off into a deep, dreamless sleep. That is, until something soft brushed my face.

Startled, I woke up to see Cole sitting there, his cat's tail swishing against my cheek.

Of course. First foxtail grass, now a cat? Apparently, Cole had a thing for soft, fluffy things.

People like that? Deep down, they're usually just desperate for a little love.

His smug grin didn't help. "You slept like a baby. Didn't even flinch. Guess you trust me, huh? Not worried I'll sell you off?"

I stepped out of the car,

me was a massive mansion, wrapped in lush trees, vibrant flowers, and at sparkling fountain. It looked like something out

he wanted. Or maybe he'd use me

I had to be a hostage, at

is this? I want to go home,"

"You're the first woman

to seal the deal, he nudged

hate cats, but I wasn't about to cozy up to one either-especially not while pregnant.

He was trying to mess with me, to keep the pressure on until I cracked. But I had nothing to

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out. But with Cole watching my every move, calling or texting her was out. If he caught on, he'd immediately suspect her. Whether Yara had switched the urn's contents or Hayden had staged all of this, I didn't

feels off. I need to go to the hospital," I said, trying to come

excuse.

"I'll have a doctor come

and gave me a thorough checkup. Thankfully,

free prenatal exam out of this

see Yara. Just as I was running out of ideas,