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

Chapter 970

Lena’s heart fluttered in panic. Why was he standing here?

Had he overheard what she’d said earlier?

There was no use regretting it now. She could only pretend he hadn’t heard anything and called out, trying to sound natural, “Uncle!”

She had just given herself a pep talk in the bathroom, but seeing him standing so close now, her heartbeat still faltered.

Aaron’s deep, starry eyes fixed on her. “Xandy is very simple and innocent. She doesn’t take well to certain things I trust you understand what I mean?”

Lena’s chaotic heartbeats suddenly settled.

So this was why he had waited for her–to make sure she wouldn’t tell Xandra about his past feelings for her.

A strange, sharp pain twisted in her chest, so intense it stole her breath for a moment.

Clenching her fist by her side, she pinched herself hard to suppress the ache and avoid showing any emotion What ‘certain things‘ are you referring to, Uncle? I don’t believe there’s anything you’ve shared with me that’s Worth mentioning to her.”

made Aaron’s gaze tighten. Her meaning was unmistakable–she had

else? If not, I’ll go chat with Aunt Xandra,” Lena said with

as though nothing could faze

aside to let her

against his cheek, a fleeting sensation like the edge of a

usual somber atmosphere was replaced with a cheerful one, thanks to Xandra’s presence. Deborah was so pleased that she even

saying the gift was too valuable, but Briana didn’t give her a chance to decline. She grabbed Xandra’s hand and slid

the meal, Aaron barely spoke. He occasionally offered Xandra some food when Briana reminded him, but that

barely speaking. When someone asked her something, she –would hum a vague response and go back to eating.

everyone’s in such a good mood, how about we play some poker?” Briana suggested enthusiastically.

playing,” Aaron said. “You’ll just say I’m

“Who said you were playing? Let

know how to play,” Xandra quickly declined, waving her

said, already having Elaine prepare the poker

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Chapter 970

Lena could protest, her mother had seated her firmly at the