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."

she'd known the night would spiral like

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

his ground in front

"you're only a year older than me. Stop acting like some strict elder.

is, he's not

question hit her like a ton of

nod. She wasn't about to make sweeping promises-not to Nate, not in front of Aaron. Plus, the last thing she needed was Aaron reporting back to her mom. "Exactly. If he doesn't treat me right, I won't stick

let that happen," Nate said, his tone steady and unshakable. "Since I've chosen Lena, I'll

response was so perfect it left no room for doubt-or escape. The message was clear: Lena wouldn't get the chance to

tone was polite but carried

Aaron, don't 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 a

clicked shut behind him, Lena let out a long,

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on her, intense

that? He really is

evenly. "He cares

grabbed his hand, teasing, "Don't tell me you're