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

Chapter 918

Chapter 918

“You’ll find out soon enough,” Aaron’s answer echoed in Lena’s ears, leaving her restless and unable to sleep.

The next day, Mrs. Lane arrived with chicken soup for Aaron and a bag full of fresh produce. ” These vegetables are from a village I visited. They’re all organic, no chemical fertilizers,” she gushed proudly.

Lena’s gaze followed her mother’s every move, scrutinizing her intently. Wherever she went, Lena’s eyes followed, making her incredibly uncomfortable.

“What are you staring at me for? It’s creepy,” Mrs. Lane said.

“Mom, why are you so good to my uncle?” Lena finally asked.

“He’s my brother. Isn’t it normal for me to care for him? You think everyone’s as heartless as you?” Mrs. Lane scolded her, throwing in an insult for good measure.

Lena didn’t retaliate to the insult. Instead, she pressed further, “It’s normal, sure, but the way you care for him doesn’t feel like how you’d treat a brother. It feels more like…”

She paused before continuing, “Like how you’d treat your own son.”

Mrs. Lane was busy sorting vegetables into the fridge, her hands never stopping. “Exactly,” she replied nonchalantly.

this small. I didn’t even dare

the one holding him. Sometimes, when he cried at night, I’d take him to sleep in my room,” Mrs. Lane said,

natural, without a trace of guilt

love?” Lena abruptly changed the

toward the living room, where Gabriel was playing chess with Aaron.

heart sank. “Did you and your

she finished the sentence, Mrs. Lane shot her a look and tossed a handful of vegetables at her. “You

avoiding the question and getting all flustered, which

Back in our day, men and women were much

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Chapter 918

now, who hug and

for answers. “So, Dad was

yet?” Mrs. Lane raised her

yes or no. Why are

are you asking all these weird questions? You’ve been acting strange all day,” Mrs. Lane said, narrowing her eyes as she studied Lena.