Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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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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Living with Aaron? Yeah, no thanks. Sure, things weren't as awkward between them anymore, but

her options were

even though

your stuff

jaw practically hit the floor. So, she had to decide today? And by "decide," they meant

my answer this afternoon." She was trying to sound tough, but she already knew there was no

and

with Aaron felt wrong. She needed another

***

course, Lena's idea of

my hospital room looking frazzled, which was already rare enough, and-

What are you

between them were, uh, complicated, I

I was just as surprised as she was. I mean, Nate showing up out of nowhere? Weird timing. But before I could ask, Lena

on between them now, I had no clue. One look at Lena's tight expression and Nate's determined vibe, though? Yeah, he was definitely in full-on "wis-her-back"

thoughtful," Lena said, her sarcasm

do," Nate