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 hold him. I was already in my

time, I was the one holding him. Sometimes, when he cried at night, I’d take him

expression was so natural, without a trace of guilt or unease.

your first love?” Lena abruptly

and glanced toward the living room, where Gabriel was playing chess with Aaron. She withdrew

you and your first love ever… have a

her a look and tossed a handful of vegetables at her. “You nosy brat! You’re gossiping about your own parents now, huh?”

quick hands. “I’m just asking. You’re avoiding the question and getting

talking nonsense. Back in our

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Chapter 918

lot now, who hug and kiss in public like it’s

pressing for answers. “So, Dad was your

raised her hand as if to hit her again.

blocked her. “It’s a simple yes or no. Why are you so worked up?” ·

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

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