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 with their own responsibilities,” Lena’s grandfather finally said, granting

Ace household, Lena exhaled deeply, relieved. “Now you

really heading back to the hospital?” Aaron asked.

at all,” Lena replied with a grin. “I just made

back home either?” Aaron always seemed

want to go to a bar and have a drink.”

rarely drank, knowing alcohol could dull the nerves and affect the precision of her hands. But an occasional drink was fine. More importantly, she wanted to soak in the bar’s lively atmosphere, a reminder that

to a bar,” Aaron agreed without hesitation. Whatever

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more vibrant. As music pulsed

her was awakened. She started swaying to the beat, moving her

her jacket, revealing a sleek camisole underneath, and stepped up onto the

was no longer at their table. Scanning the room, his