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.

came the sound of Briana’s laughter, likely chatting

felt distant, and she stood rooted in place, like

a hand in front of her face.

back to reality. “Elaine?”

unwell?” Elaine asked,

concern made her realize her behavior was off. She forced a smile. “I guess I’m just tired from all

is greasy,”

out of the kitchen, Briana came in still smiling. She blocked Lena’s

you going?”

up. “I told her to rest.

were fine just a moment ago, and now you’re wilting? You’re just trying

retort, but Lena was too

leave, but Briana grabbed her hand and pressed the

sick, who’s going to take care of

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Chapter 968

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

the people in the living room. Even Aaron looked over, his dark eyes locking onto her. His gaze was deep and unreadable, holding something no one else could see.

about over there?” Deborah called out. “Lena, come here! Xandy is your age–you must have a lot in common.”

she wanted to avoid most, she

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