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Chapter 847

Chapter 847

"Uncle Aaron, did you stir things up with my parents?" Lena asked.

Aaron didn't bother denying it, and his silence was all the answer she needed.

"Aaron Ace! Are you kidding me? I trusted you!

Her voice echoed with frustration, but deep down, Lena knew arguing was pointless. Carol and Gabriel weren't exactly known for backing down. If she couldn't convince them to chill, they'd probably show up at the hospital and haul her home themselves.

Taking a breath, Lena tried a different approach. "Okay, what's it gonna take for me to not move back home?"

Aaron's answer was maddeningly casual. "Stay at my place."

Lena blinked, stunned into silence.

"Just for a bit," Aaron added. "Once your parents ease up, you can go back to your apartment.

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flip. Living with Aaron? Yeah, no thanks. Sure, things weren't as

her options were

said, even though she was

to bring your stuff back to their

to decide today? And by "decide," they meant "

this afternoon." She was trying to sound tough, but she

hummed in response and walked off,

felt wrong.

***

idea of a backup plan?

into my hospital room looking frazzled, which was already rare

are you doing here?" she

them were, uh, complicated, I stepped in. "He's here

showing up out of nowhere? Weird timing. But before I could ask, Lena

had no clue. One look at Lena's tight expression and Nate's determined vibe, though? Yeah,

said, her sarcasm dialed up to

I could do," Nate replied, all soft

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