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Aaron's gaze locked on Nate. "I'll stay at a hotel. I just came to check on you."

Lena let out a relieved breath. "Oh, good. Did you book one yet? If not, I can-"

"No need," Aaron cut her off. "You two sit. We need to talk.

His tone was pure authority-like some family elder calling the shots-even though he was only a year older than her.

Nate caught on instantly. After sitting down, he took Lena's hand, his voice calm but firm. "Lena and I are in a serious relationship, with marriage as the goal." Aaron didn't even blink. "And has she agreed to marry you?

Nate glanced at Lena. "Not yet."

Lena jumped in. "I've liked him since school. If he wants to marry me, my answer's yes.'

Aaron stayed silent, his expression unreadable, but the tension in the room felt suffocating.

sure-if Lena agrees, I'll visit Mr. and Mrs. Lane to make everything

known the night would spiral like this, she'd

dating Nate just for fun-not to end up talking about marriage. But now, it felt like she was

Standing his ground

acting like some strict elder. Nate and I are just dating, okay? No need to

you're saying is, he's not

hit her like a ton

Aaron. Plus, the last thing she needed was Aaron reporting back to her mom. "Exactly. If he doesn't treat me right, I won't stick

and unshakable. "Since I've

perfect it left no room for doubt-or escape. The message was clear: Lena wouldn't get

polite but

another time," Lena called after him, trying to

the door clicked shut behind him, Lena let out a long, relieved sigh. But when she turned back around,

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was locked on her, intense

me like that? He really is my

"He cares about

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