Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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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."

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

just for fun-not to end up talking about marriage. But now, it felt like she was

Nate's calm confidence surprised her. Standing his ground in front of Aaron? That took

year older than me. Stop acting like some strict elder. Nate and I are just

saying is, he's not your only

question hit her like a ton of

Plus, the last thing

his tone steady and unshakable. "Since I've chosen Lena, I'll make sure

doubt-or escape. The message was clear: Lena wouldn't get the chance to leave him. Aaron

but carried

go blabbing about tonight, okay? I'll treat you to dinner another time," Lena called after him, trying to smooth things over. Aaron frowned slightly, then replied with

clicked shut behind him, Lena let out a long, relieved sigh. But when she turned back

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you looking at me like that? He really is my

Nate replied evenly. "He cares about you a

"Don't tell me you're jealous of my