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?"

not trust, Cole." I stepped out

vibrant flowers, and at sparkling fountain.

he wanted. Or maybe

at least

this? I want to go home,"

home," Cole said, his grin widening. "You're the first woman I've brought

he nudged his

to cozy up to one either-especially not while pregnant. Animals carried

to keep the pressure on until I cracked. But I had nothing

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Chapter 825

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 know. Until Hayden

I need to go to the hospital," I said, trying

excuse.

phone. "I'll have

a doctor arrived quickly and gave me a thorough checkup. Thankfully, everything

least I got a free prenatal

Just as I was running out of ideas, she showed up- with