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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."

known the night would spiral like this, she'd have never brought him

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

Nate's calm confidence surprised her. Standing his ground in front

only a year older than me. Stop acting like some strict elder.

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

hit her like

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

that happen," Nate said, his tone steady and unshakable. "Since

The message was clear: Lena wouldn't get the chance to leave

polite but carried

treat you to dinner another time," Lena called after him,

behind him, Lena let out a long, relieved sigh. But

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was locked on her,

looking at me like that? He really is my uncle"

"He cares about

tell me you're jealous

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