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."

If she'd known

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

his ground in front of Aaron?

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

you're saying is, he's not your

hit her like a ton of

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

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

escape. The message was clear: Lena wouldn't get the chance to leave him. Aaron gave a faint nod as

polite but carried an

time," Lena called after him, trying to smooth things

door clicked shut behind him, Lena let out a long, relieved sigh.

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was locked on her,

are you looking at me like that? He really is my

replied evenly. "He cares about you a

teasing, "Don't tell me you're jealous of my uncle