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

Chapter 964

Aaron meant what he said–he truly didn’t bother Lena again. It was as if life had reverted to how it was when he’d gone abroad.

Lena even started wondering if he had left the country again, until she received a call from Briana.

“Your uncle is going to announce his true parentage this Sunday. Your grandparents haven’t been eating well these past few days. Come back and keep them company, will you? You’re the only one who can cheer them up,” Briana said.

Hearing this made Lena feel uneasy. Knowing Aaron’s intention to sever ties with the Ace family, she found herself perplexed.

Hadn’t he already given up on her? If so, why was he still doing this? Unless… he had always wanted to cut ties with the Ace family, regardless of her.

“Why would he do this?” Lena murmured under her breath.

“What did you say?” Briana asked, not catching her words.

“Mom, has uncle… been in the country this whole time?” Lena asked cautiously.

“Of course. Where else would he go? His career here has been progressing better than when he was abroad. And honestly, the past few years haven’t been peaceful overseas. Even those who left are gradually returning,” Briana replied, her tone revealing the savvy financial mind she prided herself on.

“Does he still visit Grandma often?” Lena probed further.

that severing ties with the family is only to let others know he’s not biologically related to the Ace family. Nothing else will

figure out Aaron’s thoughts either. “Mom, as long as he’s good to you all, let him do what

think he’s embarrassed to be part of the Ace family?” Briana

sky, feeling conflicted. He had clearly given up on her, yet he still wanted to cut ties

talking some sense into him. You grew up together–don’t waste

one else knew the real reason behind all this, but she did. It

went over,” Lena said, trying to avoid the confrontation. She couldn’t face Aaron right

heartbreak. Right now was absolutely not the

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grandparents miss you so much it’s like trying to meet a

don’t bother ever going again,” Briana snapped before hanging up.

feeling the weight of the situation. It was painful when he pursued her, and it was equally painful now that he wasn’t. If she had known things would turn out like this, she might

quickly faded. She couldn’t face Aaron, so she decided

even dreamed about you these past two nights. He said he saw you in a wedding

about getting married