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

Chapter 991

Did he look like an Ace family member now?

She called him Uncle Aaron–even if he didn’t like her, he still shouldn’t just abandon her like this.

The two of them stood there in a silent standoff.

After a few seconds, it was Aaron who gave in:

Her small face was already red from the cold. If she stayed out any longer, she’d freeze.

Without another word, he picked her up again, stepping through the wind and snow to place her into the car. This time, he set her in the back seat.

She had always sat in the passenger seat before.

Now, she wasn’t even worthy of that anymore?

Maybe it was the lingering effects of the alcohol, or maybe she was just feeling too hurt, but Lena curled into herself, burying her face against her knees.

Aaron saw everything.

He even knew exactly what she was thinking.

His heart clenched with pain, but he had to be ruthless. Only by forcing her into a corner would she find the courage to move forward–truly move forward.

By the time they arrived at his place, Lena had already fallen asleep.

Aaron carried her inside, and as he looked down, he noticed the faint traces of moisture on her lashes.

He lowered his head and pressed a light kiss to her eyes.

“Little quail.”

Lena slept deeply that night–so deeply that she didn’t even dream.

By the time she opened her eyes, the sky outside was bright and the snowfall had stopped.

She looked around, recognizing where she was.

Then she remembered everything from the night before.

early in the

a

the window. The snow outside had piled up thickly, and on a whim,

Keira messaged

loneliness, emptiness, and

Lena replied instantly:

well–fed person never understands the hunger of the starving.]

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and Hayden–him standing beside the snowman he had made for her that morning, both

done! Friendship over!] Lena replied, adding a despair emoji.

could always go find your Uncle Aaron,] Keira

didn’t reply this time.

Aaron wasn’t

made it clear

lingering effects of alcohol–she decided to take a shower.

opened the

It was empty.

she remember–she had packed up all her things before leaving last time, swearing to herself that she would

But now?

and sleep, and if she got in

to deliver

walked out of the bedroom to confirm that Aaron

Good.

spared her

order new clothes online and have them delivered.

as she was about to place an order, her eyes

was one of Aaron’s dress shirts.

Perfect.

That would do.

for now, throw her clothes into the wash, and once they were dry, she’d change and

a white dress shirt, holding it up

worn as a makeshift

that once she sank into the warmth

she reflected on everything