Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 939

"Already calling me old on our first day?" Hayden teased with a smirk.

Keira took a sip of the warm milk and replied playfully, "Oh, then I won't call you that anymore."

"What do you plan to call me, then?" he asked, suddenly leaning closer.

He remained standing, but his gaze locked onto hers. His dark eyes sparkled like starlight, so vivid that even her reflection in them seemed to glow.

Without thinking, Keira tilted her head up and pressed her lips against his.

Hayden froze, momentarily surprised by her boldness. But in the next instant, he placed his hands on the table to steady himself, lowering his body to meet her, making sure she didn't tire herself as she gifted him this kiss.

"Hayden, thank you," Keira said softly after the kiss, voicing the words she hadn't spoken earlier during the ceremony.

"Thank you for coming into my life. Thank you for accepting all of me, flaws and all, and loving me so deeply. Thank you for returning to me despite everything we've been through. And thank you for choosing to walk with me for the rest of our lives..." Their story didn't have the best beginning, and the journey had been anything but smooth. Yet they hadn't lost each other along the way. Keira knew that was because of Hayden.

had even once chosen to let go, there

simply,

stood up straight

said so much, and all you have to say is 'thank you

turned back with a smirk. "What, you want a return

stabbed a piece of cake with her fork and popped it into her mouth. "Forget it. If you're not sincere, then it's not worth

argue. He walked off to start cleaning the coffee cups and tidying up the courtyard

quiet efficiency. He didn't need to say grand words

man he was.

love wasn't spoken; it was shown, day after day,

wasn't built on flowery words. No couple or lover could live with

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Chapter 939

the simple, tangible acts

preparing to clean up and head home with him. After all, that