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.

picked up an eggplant and gestured with it. “When he was brought home, he was this small. I didn’t even dare hold him. I was already in my twenties at the

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

expression was so natural, without a

was Dad your first love?” Lena abruptly changed the

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

“Did you and your first love

finished the sentence, Mrs. Lane shot her a look and tossed a handful of

You’re avoiding the

nonsense. Back in our day,

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Chapter 918

now, who hug and kiss in public like it’s nothing,” Mrs. Lane retorted,

continued pressing for answers. “So, Dad was your first man then?”

you done yet?” Mrs. Lane raised her

no. Why are you so worked up?”

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

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