Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 506

Chapter 506 

This time, no tears. It felt like I’d run out–or maybe it was something deeper, finally settling in 

I’d accepted it: Hayden and I were done. 

On the drive back, rain came down hard, like it was trying to drown the whole city. I don’t know if I was zoned out or if the roads were just slick, but I didn’t hit the brakes in time and bumped the car in front of 

1. me. 

The rain was so intense that neither of us even bothered getting out to check. We just called the police and stayed in our cars. 

By the time the police and insurance showed up, the rain had finally eased. I stepped out of the car, and so did the other driver–and we both froze when we saw each other. 

“If I’d known it was you, I wouldn’t have dragged the cops out in this weather,” she said, annoyed, and I could see the young traffic cop roll his eyes. 

“You two know each other?” he asked. “You want to settle it privately or go 

“Officially,” I said. 

“Privately,” Sasha snapped, right at the same time. 

The cop sighed. “Pick one, or I start writing it up.” 

“Officially. We have insurance,” I insisted. 

official?“. 

Sasha just rolled her eyes. “If we go official, they’ll tow our cars, and then we’re stuck waiting on repairs. Total hassle for something this tiny.” 

She wasn’t wrong–it’d be a nightmare to deal with the rain without my car. But, knowing her, she could probably get a replacement with a single phone call. She just wanted to skip the headache. 

Still, I pushed to keep it official, asking the police and insurance folks to go ahead and assess the cars right there. 

Just as I was about to leave, a tiny, sweet voice called out from Sasha’s car. 

“Miss, Miss!” came the little voice. 

I turned to see Milly’s adorable face peeking out the window, and couldn’t help but smile as I walked over. “Hey, Milly! Long time no see.” 

“Will you stay with me? It’s my birthday today,” she said, catching me totally off guard. It felt impossible to 

say no. 

Sasha smirked. “You ran into my car, so it’s like fate brought you to our doorstep.” 

Alright, so she was going to rope me into this, huh? 

But it was Milly’s birthday, and there was no way I could just walk off. “How about I take you out to pick a birthday present, Milly?” 

She shook her head. “I don’t need a gift; I just want you to spend time with me.” 

Chapter 506 

#25 BONUS 

Her words hit me, reminding me of the first time I met her. As Thorsten’s daughter, she had everything she could ever want–except people who showed up for her. 

“Please?” she asked, her big eyes hopeful.