Chapter 855

There had been a time when Lena had unconsciously pushed Aaron to the back of her mind.

As she unpacked in her room, the evidence of his meticulous care was everywhere. From the bathroom to the closet, every detail was already handled. Her personal essentials? Perfectly stocked. When she was younger, being with Aaron meant she never had to think or plan-he always had it covered. Apparently, nothing had changed.

When Lena stepped out, the dining table was set with a spread that looked straight out of a food magazine.

"Uncle Aaron, don't tell me these are pre-made meals," she said, narrowing her eyes in disbelief.

It had only been a short while since they'd arrived, yet he somehow managed to have everything ready.

"For your first meal here? No chance. Come try it," Aaron replied, already sitting down.

What Lena didn't know was that he'd started prepping before picking her up-soup simmering, ingredients chopped, everything ready to finish when they got back. peppers with

asparagus, roasted

The table held honey-glazed pork ribs, sautéed red eggplant with herbs, and a crisp green salad. Every dish was something Lena loved.

mom mentioned you haven't eaten at home in a while," Aaron

froze, eyeing him suspiciously. "Wait, my mom

she'd just insulted him.

girl was seriously testing his

write down anything you're missing, and we'll grab it later." "You've already thought of everything," she said softly. Then, after a

dock his assistant's bonus for being too thorough in prepping everything. -something

Naturally, I couldn't resist. "Wow, Dr. Lane, feeling fancy today?"

Chapter 855

tools-the works. Not using them

enough. Maybe we should start calling you Dr. Beauty instead," I teased, then frowned. "Wait a second... that's not your place. Where are you?" +25

explaining the situation quickly. "And don't get the wrong idea. If Hayden hadn't come back, I would've crashed at your

back, you're still welcome," Hayden cut in, smirking from

shot back. "But if I come, I'm sharing a bed with

Aaron lets you leave,

been too long since we all laughed like

to a more serious topic. "So, when can I be discharged?"

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