Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 651

Nate left the hospital with Lena, and she just assumed they were headed for a hotel. But as soon as they got in the car, he asked, "Mind if we go to your place instead?"

Lena blinked, caught off guard. "You're just trying to see if there's some guy at my place, aren't you?"

"Nope," he said.

She rolled her eyes. 'Sure, Jan. Guys and their fragile egos.

Before she could call him out, he added, "I just don't want to be treated like every other guy."

Lena froze. Well, that shut her up.

So, yeah-she caved and brought him back to her apartment.

Her place wasn't exactly Grand Central Station; aside from her parents and Keira, no one ever stopped by. Not like she had anything to hide anyway.

When they got upstairs, she unlocked the door but didn't step inside. Instead, she threw her arms around Nate's neck. Barefoot now, she realized how much shorter she was. Standing on her tiptoes didn't help much either.

Frustrated, she commanded, "Pick me up."

easily while she clung to

whole hotel stunt was a joke, okay? Keira was doing her little drama queen act. Neither of us was with any guy that night. We shared a room, no dudes involved. And for the record, no man

noticed," Nate said, his eyes

No man here," Lena said, looking way

before she could process

brought a guy

her heart nearly stopping. Standing

Nate asked,

before she practically yelled, "Uncle Aaron?! What are you doing here? And

knew the answer. Only her

elegant, and rocking a no-nonsense vibe, strolled over. His sharp gaze flicked to

Nate said smoothly, carrying Lena into the living room and

once in a blue moon, and today you just pop in unannounced? No heads-up

her so-called uncle had to walk in and make things worse. Sure, he was her grandparents' adopted son, but with him

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haven't been home in a while and asked me to check on you," Aaron said, calm as

why didn't she just come

just been busy,"