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 with Xandra.

Her ears buzzed, her thoughts felt distant,

hand in front

came back

wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” Elaine asked, scrutinizing her

Elaine’s concern made her realize her behavior was off. She forced a smile. “I guess I’m

then. The kitchen is greasy,”

of the kitchen, Briana came in

are you going?”

answer, Elaine spoke up. “I told her to rest. She

moment ago, and now you’re wilting?

teasing would normally provoke a retort, but Lena was too distracted to

Briana grabbed her hand and pressed the back of it to Lena’s

and if you get sick, who’s going to take

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Chapter 968

I’m not getting married. I’ll live the rest of my life

Even Aaron looked over, his dark eyes locking onto her. His gaze

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

jokes–what she wanted to avoid most, she was being forced into.

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