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.

let others know he’s

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

to be part of the Ace family?” Briana began questioning

on her, yet he still wanted to cut

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

behind all this, but she did. It all stemmed from

Lena said, trying to avoid the confrontation. She couldn’t face Aaron right now, and she was certain he didn’t want to see her either.

their cooling–off periods, and so did heartbreak. Right now was absolutely not the right time for them to meet.

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Chapter 964

disturbance? Your grandparents miss you so much it’s like trying to

bother ever going again,” Briana snapped before

pursued her, and it was equally painful now that he wasn’t. If she had known things would turn out like this,

flashed through her mind but quickly faded. She couldn’t

are you coming? I miss you so much. Your grandpa even dreamed about you these past two nights. He said he saw you in a wedding dress, getting married,”

about getting married himself and blamed it on