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

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Chapter 944

Lena’s heart trembled slightly at Aaron’s words, but she pretended not to hear and busied herself with playing in the snow.

Though she tried to conceal it, Aaron saw through her attempt. She was avoiding him, but he had no intention of letting her escape this time.

Later, Lena received a call from her mother, Briana, just after finishing a surgery.

“Mother dearest, what’s your command?” Lena answered cheerfully.

“You’ve been staying with your uncle recently, haven’t you?” Briana asked.

The question made Lena tense up. A bad feeling crept in. “Yes, why?”

“You should know what your uncle has been up to lately, right?” Briana continued.

Lena was confused, unable to follow. “Mrs. Lane, can you just say it directly? This suspense is making my blood pressure spike.” She had just stepped out of the operating theater and

entered her break room.

“Your uncle’s heart isn’t in the right place anymore,” Briana said with a heavy sigh.

moment. The phrasing was sharp but not entirely accurate. They weren’t in a romantic relationship, so how could it be

a feeling she understood what her mother meant. It seemed Briana had discovered Aaron’s

on edge, but the inevitable

find out?” Lena

tone shifted suddenly, sharp and accusing. “Lena, you knew this

sudden outburst made Lena wince. She pulled the phone slightly away from her ear and could still hear her

ready to fly away from me…”

cracked.

he’s only. acknowledging his biological

longs for the sea will always seek the horizon. If he

left no room for argument.

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good question, one Lena had also asked Aaron.

suspicions about his reasons, but even she didn’t dare admit them to herself, let

have no idea. Now that you know, why don’t you ask him yourself?” Lena decided to stay out of

to do this?” Briana’s trust in her

you’re already suspicious of me, my answer won’t matter. Think whatever you like. Either way, it’s not my business. Rain will fall, and people will make

mind. I’ll ask Aaron myself. What is he thinking? Does he have no conscience left?” Lena could feel her mother’s anger radiating