Chapter 908

Aaron’s fingers tightened slightly around the glass of milk, his dark gaze flickering faintly. Lena, sensing the tension, held her breath. She was already regretting her words, thinking of an excuse to explain further, when Aaron spoke.

“Alright,” he said simply.

He agreed.

Lena exhaled in relief, quickly reaching out to take the milk with both hands, like a child trying to behave. “Thank you, Uncle.”

She wasn’t sure if she was thanking him for letting her go so easily or for thoughtfully preparing the milk.

Holding the glass, she retreated to her room as quickly as possible. Aaron stood in place, watching her until she disappeared from view, his gaze dropping only when she was out of sight.

Now that he had agreed, Lena began packing her belongings. She didn’t have much–she’d always been someone with few material desires. When she first moved in, it was with the intention of staying temporarily, so her things were limited to what she had brought with

her.

It didn’t take long before her luggage was packed. Looking around the room one last time, she whispered to herself, “Goodbye.”

If it weren’t for the fear of making Aaron feel bad, she’d have left right then and there. But another night wouldn’t hurt. She decided to leave early in the morning before he woke up, sparing both of them the awkwardness of a farewell.

into bed and drank the milk he had prepared. She

up early. Yet no

her mind unbidden. She could still

blanket over her head. Just then, she heard the

it must have been someone else

Aaron with his long–time friend,

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at this hour?” James called from the driver’s seat, speaking loudly through the open car window.

door. James began grumbling. “If you’re not going to let me drive, and you’re so scared of my driving, why did you call me here in the

the passenger side. However, just as he opened

my car, and

adjusted his posture and didn’t dignify the protest with a response.

the passenger door, pointing at Aaron with mock outrage. “I get it now.

of the engine revving loudly. James understood the message: get in the car now, or he’d leave him

passenger door

window, holding her breath until the car finally drove off. Only then did she relax.

gaze fell on the neatly packed suitcase. A thought struck her–it might be better to leave now. If Aaron woke up early, they’d run into each other, and she’d have

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