Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 517

Chapter 517 

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Wayne’s eyes darkened slightly. Just a minute ago, I’d leaned away when he’d tried to fix my hair, but with Jace, I hadn’t even flinched. The difference in how I reacted to each of them was probably hard to miss. 

But since we’d just cleared the air, Wayne kept his cool, When he noticed me looking, he even gave me a calm smile and teased, “Guess you’re still more comfortable with Jace’s touch.” 

to that: 

I had no idea how to respond to 

Jace smirked, chiming in, “Well, she almost became my wife.” 

I couldn’t respond to that either. 

Wayne’s smile didn’t waver. “Yeah… almost.” 

Jace shot him a look, eyebrow raised, as if to say, ‘Did I say anything untrue?” 

“You feel a little warm,” Jace said, pulling his hand back before calling over a passing nurse. “Could we get a thermometer?” 

“I’m fine, it’s probably just-“I started, but Jace cut me off. 

“Whether you’re fine or not isn’t up to you,” he said firmly. The nurse returned with a thermometer and pressed it to my forehead. 

“99.9 degrees,” she announced. 

Jace spoke to her authoritatively, “Please let the doctor know, and see if the blood test results are ready. We need to check for infection or if it’s just from the cold.” 

He sounded like a total pro, you’d almost think he was a doctor himself. 

The nurse nodded and left, and Wayne handed me a cup of warm water. “Here, drink this. It’s probably just from being chilled,” he said gently. 

The way they were tag–teaming, both fussing over me, was honestly a little much. 

I was about to tell them both to take a break when Jace turned to Wayne first. “You should head home. Aren’t Mom and Dad setting you up with someone tomorrow? Better not stay up too late; you don’t want to look tired.” 

I looked at Wayne, surprised. “You’re going on a date? Why didn’t you mention it? 

Wayne smiled lightly. “Didn’t get a chance to mention it Jace showed up before I could say anything.” 

The implication was clear–Jace had interrupted his moment with me. Jace’s expression darkened slightly. 

Though they put on a front of brotherly harmony, there was always this undercurrent of rivalry between them. 

I wasn’t about to be dragged into whatever silent power struggle was going on, nor would I let myself be a pawn in it. 

“Congratulations,” I said to Wayne with a smile. “If your parents picked her, she must be amazing. 

Chapter 517 

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“Yeah, my parents have always had good taste,” he replied, giving me a look full of meaning that was impossible to miss. He was reminding me that I’d once been one of their “good” choices too.