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

Chapter 965

Aaron’s voice carried through the phone, reaching Lena’s ears. Her eyes lit up–if he wasn’t home tonight, she could visit her grandparents without worry.

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By evening, Lena arrived at the Ace residence, carrying a bag of nutritional supplements and her grandparents‘ favorite desserts. The well–maintained courtyard had been recently equipped with solar- powered lights, casting a warm glow across the space and brightening every corner.

She first glanced into the yard, ensuring that Aaron’s car wasn’t there, before pushing the gate open.

“Grandpa, Grandma, I’m here!” Lena called as she stepped inside.

The lonely old couple looked up at the sound of her voice. Even the housekeeper, who had been cooking in the kitchen, peeked out to greet her warmly.

“Is that Lena? Come in, come in!” the housekeeper, Elaine, said cheerfully.

“Elaine, you’re busy. Just make an extra serving for me at dinner,” Lena teased without a hint of shyness.

it was indeed Lena. She had said over the phone that she wouldn’t come, so her sudden arrival surprised them.

you had work?”

came early, so I had some free time,” Lena fibbed

let us know you were coming, though. Now I can’t prepare the stewed pork rice

sat beside him and looped her arm through his. “As long as I’m eating with you and Grandma, I’ll be happy no matter what’s on the

you visit more

sighed inwardly at the complexity of her situation but smiled brightly. “Because I’ve been busy welcoming little angels into the world. Grandpa, let me tell

“Our Lena really is an angel on Earth.”

that I don’t want to see you. I think about you all the time. It’s just that I’ve been so busy.

of the elderly couple, bringing

scene unfold through the window. A faint smile tugged at the corners

knew she’d only come if he left.

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to attend–he’d only said that to give her the space she needed to visit. She had avoided him when he confessed

him.

pulled up quietly,