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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 spiral like this, she'd have never brought

up talking about marriage. But now, it felt

confidence surprised her. Standing his ground in front of Aaron? That

"you're only a year older than me. Stop acting like some strict elder. Nate and I are just dating, okay? No

what you're saying is, he's not your

like a ton of

not in front of Aaron. Plus, the

and unshakable. "Since I've chosen Lena, I'll make sure she's happy.

clear: Lena wouldn't get the chance

tone was polite but carried

dinner another time," Lena called after him, trying to smooth

let out a long, relieved sigh. But when she turned back around,

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was locked on her, intense

you looking at me like that? He really is my uncle" Lena said, her tone

Nate replied evenly. "He

"Don't tell me you're

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