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.

but not entirely accurate. They weren’t in

mother meant. It seemed Briana had discovered Aaron’s decision to reconnect with his

about this, Lena had been on edge, but the inevitable had finally

find out?” Lena

knew

slightly away from her ear and could still hear her mother’s quiet

ready to fly

cracked.

Uncle said he’s only. acknowledging

seek the horizon. If he doesn’t want to leave us, then why acknowledge them

mother’s strong–willed personality left no room for argument.

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Chapter 944

also asked Aaron. He had simply replied, You’ll understand

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

have no idea. Now that you know, why don’t you ask him yourself?” Lena decided to stay out of it. She didn’t want to get caught in

or encourage him to do this?” Briana’s trust in her daughter seemed shaky at

fall, and people will make their choices,” Lena said curtly, feeling a pang

through.” Never mind. I’ll ask Aaron myself. What is he thinking? Does he have no conscience left?” Lena could feel her mother’s anger radiating through the phone. She had anticipated this the moment Aaron told her about