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

Chapter 879

Lena’s father and grandfather poured themselves some wine, but before they could take a sip, they were scolded. “When it’s time to talk, you’re mute, but when it comes to lifting a wine glass, you’re the most enthusiastic.”

“Aaron, when you find a wife, don’t pick someone like your sister or your mom, or you’ll spend your whole life getting nagged,” Lena’s father teased, earning laughter from everyone at the table.

Although the homecoming had started awkwardly, the evening turned out enjoyable, with a lively and pleasant conclusion.

“Why don’t you both stay the night? Don’t leave,” suggested Mrs. Lane after dinner.

Lena: “No way!”

Aaron: “I’ve got work!”

Their simultaneous refusals drew the attention of everyone at the table.

Lena kept her composure, her face impassive as she explained, “I’m currently preparing for a fetal surgery on a pregnant patient. There’s a lot of prep work involved. I was supposed to work overtime tonight, but you called me here at the last minute. I need to go back and continue my work.”

Aaron added tersely, “I’ll take Lil‘ Lena home.”

stay, let them go. They’re adults

Lena exhaled deeply, relieved. “Now you understand why I don’t want to live at home, right, Uncle?”

heading back to the hospital?” Aaron asked.

Lena replied with a grin. “I just

want to go back home either?” Aaron

with mischief. “I want to go to a bar and have a

nerves and affect the precision of her hands. But an occasional drink was fine. More importantly, she wanted to soak in the

to a bar,” Aaron agreed without hesitation. Whatever

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vibrant. As music pulsed and drinks flowed, many patrons began dancing wildly on the

drinks, Lena’s inhibitions faded, and the excitement within her was awakened. She started swaying to the

table wasn’t enough. She shrugged off her jacket, revealing a sleek

at their table. Scanning the room, his eyes quickly found her