Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 932

"Do you need me to explain myself?" Hayden asked Keira seriously when he saw her, "No, I don't," Keira replied with a smile. "Don't bother explaining."

"Then you're not upset or misunderstanding anything?" His gaze held a hint of curiosity as he studied her.

She could tell he was worried. After all, he'd called and texted her, and she hadn't responded. Of course, he must've been overthinking things.

"I wasn't ignoring you," Keira reassured him. "I was spending time with Nina at the kindergarten. My phone was on silent." As she finished, she gently touched his face. "I need to get back to work."

Today, there were even more customers than yesterday. If this kept up, her little courtyard might need to be expanded.

But she wouldn't.

Although she was using this courtyard to make a living, she'd never forget why she built it in the first place. During the day, it was for work, but in the evening, it became her sanctuary-a place of peace and solitude. Besides, internet trends rarely last long. Once the buzz died down, she'd likely return to the tranquility she cherished.

Keira didn't ask for an explanation, and Hayden didn't offer one. Still, she could sense something was off with him. His thoughtful gaze followed her whenever she glanced his way. Sometimes, men overthought things too. But she was busy, so she didn't dwell on it.

wasn't until the eve of our grand reopening that she noticed Hayden smoking outside the courtyard. He

waved the air around him, ensuring no trace of

you," Keira replied, fixing her gaze on him. "You've got something on your mind, don't

he didn't, he wouldn't be smoking or staring off into

family again? Or has someone from the Mitchell family shown up?" With no

on my mind?" He didn't answer her, instead

chuckled. "Sounds like there's some resentment in your

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them? Is that true for both men and women?" The moment he said that, Keira

Upset because I've been neglecting you lately?" she teased

lowered slightly, concealing his emotions. "It's not neglect. It's that you don't seem

this about Yara?" Keira

yet he wasn't

he muttered, sounding genuinely