Chapter 976

Lena had been feigning sleep so perfectly, yet who would’ve thought Aaron would pull a move like this?

What was she supposed to do now?

She didn’t dare move. Any movement would make things even more awkward.

So, she kept up the act, letting Aaron carry her upstairs and open her bedroom door.

Her face was pressed against his chest, so she discreetly opened her eyes, but all she could see was his white shirt and catch the clean, refreshing scent of pinewood on him.

Yes, pinewood.

It wasn’t the scent of makeup, nor was it perfume.

Did this mean he hadn’t hugged Xandra? That nothing intimate had happened between them?

The thought barely crossed her mind before she mentally rolled her eyes at herself. What are you thinking? If he hugged or kissed his girlfriend, wouldn’t that be completely normal?

Lena, come to your senses! This is your Uncle Aaron. Whether he’s part of the Ace family or not, he’s still your Uncle Aaron. Uncle Aaron…

in her mind, trying to steel herself, she suddenly heard Aaron softly

“Lil‘ Lena.”

nerves tightened, and she bit her lip, afraid she might accidentally

Aaron murmured again. “Your sleeping habits are usually so sharp.”

made Lena’s heart skip a beat. It was true–ever since becoming an OB–GYN, she’d gotten used to being on call at all hours. Normally, the slightest sound would wake her. Pretending to sleep so deeply now was indeed

just suddenly “wake up” now that he’d

in the first place. But now, she had no choice but to keep up the

on the bed. She let out a little

was that Aaron had already figured

see how long she

his voice low as if talking to himself. “Now that I’ve found a girlfriend, are you finally at

the bedsheet tightly, feeling a little light–headed from the lack of air.

do you? Otherwise, how could you call her ‘Aunt‘ so easily,

not like I wanted to call her that! But you brought her home to meet the family–what else was I supposed to do as the youngster

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reassured, Aaron said, adjusting her blanket before turning to

the blanket, took a deep breath, then buried

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