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 a romantic relationship, so

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

been on edge,

out?” Lena asked cautiously.

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

outburst made Lena wince. She pulled the phone slightly away from her ear and

wings spread wide, ready to fly away

cracked.

like this. Besides, Uncle said he’s only. acknowledging his biological family, not leaving ours,”

sea will always seek the horizon. If he doesn’t want to

mother’s strong–willed personality left no

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asked Aaron. He had simply

suspicions about his reasons, but even she didn’t dare admit

you ask him yourself?” Lena decided to stay out of it. She

did you support or encourage him to do this?”

answer won’t matter. Think whatever you like. Either way, it’s not my business. Rain will fall, and

I meant. I was just…” Briana tried to explain but stopped halfway 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 his decision to reconnect with his biological family.