Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 828

Breaking this ring off? Yeah, no. First, I had zero tools. Second, any noise would have Cole barging in faster than I could say "busted."

Hayden had called this a data sync device, which meant it could send info wirelessly. So maybe my phone could pick up the signal? Worth a shot.

I grabbed my phone, opened the wireless settings, and bingo-there it was: qqbb522. The last three digits? My birthday. I didn't even try to figure out what the letters meant. I just connected it immediately. When it asked for a password, I remembered the debit card pin Hayden gave me ages ago and added my birthdate digits at the end.

My heart was pounding as the screen showed: Connecting...

And then-connected!

My blood practically fizzed with excitement. But before I could celebrate, my phone went haywire. The screen flashed like it had caught a virus, apps opening and closing on their own. Then, it went totally black. 1 froze.

Great, had it been hacked?

Panicking, I tapped the screen. Then fireworks lit up the screen, colorful and bright.

And right in the middle, words appeared:

[Silly girl, you made me wait far too long.]

instantly welled up. I just stared, too scared to even blink, like the message might vanish if I looked

as I

ring to someone you trust most and have them hand it over

I could barely breathe. My eyes stayed glued to the

stealing cookies. I scrambled to hide the phone

is it?" I croaked, trying

"It's me, Yara."

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already in bed.

"Open the door."

Even if I couldn't respond, I didn't want the moment to end. Ignoring her, I grabbed my phone again. But the screen was already back

set in. I frantically tapped and tried to reconnect, but all I got was "Connection lost."

the signal to keep

knocking. Irritated, I threw off the blanket, stomped to

do you want? I'm trying to sleep!" I

for you. Milk's good for