Chapter 968

“Mr. Ace, why the sudden preference for plain water?” Elaine asked as she poured a glass.

“It’s not for me. It’s for Xandy,” Aaron replied, his eyes flicking toward Lena, who kept her head down, still rinsing the same tomato.

Elaine chuckled. “Your girlfriend is very pretty. She seems like a sweet and kind young lady. I bet your parents can finally relax now.”

“Mm, everyone can be at ease,” Aaron replied, his tone carrying a subtle undertone.

Lena didn’t lift her head, but she heard the implication clearly.

“Not just at ease–happy too,” Elaine said as she handed him the glass of water.

Taking it, Aaron thanked her. “Thank you, Elaine.”

Then he left the kitchen.

Elaine watched him go, sighing wistfully. “His parents have been waiting for this day for so long.”

Turning back, she noticed Lena was still rinsing the same tomato–again. Elaine reached over and turned off the faucet.

“Miss Lena, if you keep washing that tomato, it’s going to lose all its skin,” she teased.

“Oh.” Lena made a vague sound, standing there as if she didn’t know what to do next.

the living room came the sound of

thoughts felt distant, and she stood rooted

in front

and came back to

you feeling unwell?” Elaine asked, scrutinizing

pale she looked, but Elaine’s concern made her realize her behavior was off. She forced a smile. “I guess I’m just

is greasy,” Elaine said, shoping

out of the kitchen, Briana came in still

are you

spoke up. “I told her to

ago, and now you’re wilting? You’re just trying to get out

retort, but Lena was too distracted

Briana grabbed her hand and pressed the

boyfriend, and if you get sick, who’s going to take care of you? Even your Uncle Aaron has come around. It’s time

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Chapter 968

rest of my life alone,” Lena snapped, her sudden outburst startling both of them.

the living room. Even Aaron looked over, his dark eyes locking onto her. His gaze was deep

you two whispering about over there?” Deborah called out. “Lena, come here! Xandy is your

jokes–what she wanted to avoid most,

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