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

Chapter 959

Chapter 959

Aaron had a knack for handling people, never revealing all his cards at once.

“I’m pursuing Lil‘ Lena,” he said calmly.

Ron’s eyes widened, his breath catching in his throat. A few seconds later, he finally reacted, and everything became clear.

Lena had asked him to play the role of her boyfriend. Out of respect for her privacy, he hadn’t pried into the reason. Later, he’d asked Hayden, who simply told him to go along with it and not ask too many questions.

Now he understood–it was because Aaron was pursuing her.

“You’re already aware of my situation with her,” Aaron continued. “This process won’t be smooth, so it’s a good idea for her to use you as a stand–in boyfriend for now.”

Ron understood perfectly. His role was to act as a cover, fooling the fake mother–in- law like yesterday while giving Aaron and Lena space to start a secret relationship.

This was precisely Aaron’s plan. He wanted Lena to first accept him, to spend time together, and build their connection before going public. That way, no matter the external challenges, she wouldn’t retreat like she had this time.

“Well…” Ron took a sip of his coffee, feigning hesitation.

“Mr. Shane, if you have any requests or concerns, feel free to share,” Aaron said, his tone calm yet authoritative.

requests. But doès Lena agree to this?”

help,” Aaron replied. Though he was seeking assistance, there wasn’t the slightest trace of

that even his breathing felt stifled. “Mr. Ace, just tell me what you want me to do. If there’s anything else you have in

men’s conversation revolved entirely around Lena, leaving her ears burning red, even as

prenatal checkup, Lena was

you here?” she asked when

my number. I came in,”

circles under her eyes and the redness in her ears, Keira couldn’t help but quip, “What did you do last night? Don’t tell me it was

me off, her tone firm. “I just

sleeplessness wasn’t just due to Aaron but also because she was sleeping in a different place. She had already decided she wouldn’t

there, Aaron would still find her. There was no escaping

you sleep?” Keira pressed, though her denial had already clued

reason.

rolled her eyes and opened Keira’s checkup information. Then she glanced behind Keira. “Where’s your husband, Hayden?” “Missing my husband now, are

with her pen. “Be serious. This is work. Any discomfort

the point, Keira stopped joking. “My legs have been swelling badly, and so have my

crouched beside her, lifting her pant leg to examine it. Pressing her fingers into the swollen area, she noted the obvious indentation it left. She then pressed on

severe. Are you