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Aaron's gaze locked on Nate. "I'll stay at a hotel. I just came to check on you."

Lena let out a relieved breath. "Oh, good. Did you book one yet? If not, I can-"

"No need," Aaron cut her off. "You two sit. We need to talk.

His tone was pure authority-like some family elder calling the shots-even though he was only a year older than her.

Nate caught on instantly. After sitting down, he took Lena's hand, his voice calm but firm. "Lena and I are in a serious relationship, with marriage as the goal." Aaron didn't even blink. "And has she agreed to marry you?

Nate glanced at Lena. "Not yet."

Lena jumped in. "I've liked him since school. If he wants to marry me, my answer's yes.'

Aaron stayed silent, his expression unreadable, but the tension in the room felt suffocating.

"Mr. Ace," Nate said, his gaze steady. "You can be sure-if Lena agrees, I'll visit Mr. and Mrs. Lane to make everything official."

pressure closing in on Nate. If she'd known the night would spiral

end up talking about marriage. But now, it felt like she was accidentally shoving him into a

surprised her. Standing his ground

Aaron," Lena chimed in, trying to ease the tension, "you're only a year older than me. Stop acting like some strict elder. Nate and I are just dating, okay? No need to rush into

is,

her like a

She wasn't about to make sweeping promises-not to Nate, not in front of Aaron. Plus, the

said, his tone steady and unshakable. "Since I've chosen Lena,

clear: Lena wouldn't get the chance to

tone was polite but carried an

okay? I'll treat you to dinner another time," Lena called after him, trying to smooth things over.

door clicked shut behind him, Lena let out a long,

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on her, intense and

that? He really is my uncle"

"He cares

hand, teasing, "Don't tell me

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