Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 844

I never imagined the boy who had shaped so much of my life would one day wear the robes of a Harmonist guide, dedicating himself to a life of reflection.

Jace had cut himself off from the chaos of the world. Whether it was peace or simply his way of escaping love and attachment, he'd left everything-and everyone-behind.

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After returning from Cloudscape Monastery, I fell ill. A relentless fever knocked me out for two days, leaving me trapped in a swirl of disjointed dreams-my parents, Matthew, Lindey, Jace, Wayne... all of them.

In the dream, it felt like I was drowning. No matter how hard I tried to wake up, something kept pulling me deeper.

At some point, I thought I heard voices. Jace's. Hayden's. Were they real? They spoke in muffled tones I couldn't make out.

But when Jace left-if he was ever really there the dreams stopped.

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When I finally opened my eyes, sunlight flooded the room, blindingly warm. I raised my hand to block it, but my fingers brushed against something.

Looking over, I saw Hayden slumped by the bed, his hand holding mine. His dark hair glinted gold in the sunlight, and for a moment, he looked almost unreal. "Hayden," I whispered.

didn't stir. He used to wake at the smallest sound-he must've been completely

watched him, the sunlight melting into him like

in it.

The second

you're awake?" he asked, his voice thick

"Yes," I croaked.

some water?" he asked, kissing

his eyes told me he hadn't slept in

I nodded. "I'm thirsty."

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me up against

give me the wrong medication, right? Did you tell

My stomach dropped. "Then what medicine did they

eyes.

there was a faint twinkle of amusement

that's not good enough. I need to talk to the doctor," I

from the doorway. "Talk to