Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 926 Chaptér 926

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The message Keira had asked Hayden to pass on was simple: "My father is no longer here. I will speak of his origins at his gravesite, and nothing more is needed."

Over the years, only the Johnston family had given her warmth and familial love. She didn't feel any attachment to the other so-called relatives, nor did she see a need to force a connection Having gone through so much, Keira had come to understand that no matter how strong blood ties might be, they require companionship and nurturing to truly matter.

When Hayden returned, Keira was busy at the cafe. For some reason, business was particularly good today, with an unusually large crowd. Even the staff were struggling to keep up.

"Quite a crowd today," Hayden remarked, sounding as puzzled as Keira felt.

"Right? Look at this," she said, glancing at the full tables inside and outside the café. Her heart brimmed with satisfaction.

Over the years, Keira had held high-ranking, well-paying positions, whether working for Jace or Ron. Yet, none of it brought her joy. This little café, however, filled her with a sense of fulfillment and happiness as if she had gained the whole world. "Looks like my wife is on her way to becoming rich," Hayden teased, putting on an apron." Let me help out. Don't wear yourself out."

at all," Keira said sincerely,

hug and kissed her lightly on the cheek. "But I worry about you." She leaned her

investigated the situation and informed Keira about it. It

He just said he'd

thought?" Keira asked as she set aside her work and

handed it over. "I did. The old man

wasn't unreasonable. Her father's abandonment all those years ago was partly his responsibility, though it wasn't entirely intentional. However, her grandmother's

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else did he

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mention the meeting between the Mitchell family and the Hart

a meeting with

pace-unhurried and steady-was immensely satisfying. While Hayden busied himself helping out in the café, Keira leaned back and watched the guests outside. A curious pattern emerged: most of them were alone. Some sat

were on their phones, almost as if the café