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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.

Ace," Nate said, his gaze steady. "You can be sure-if Lena agrees, I'll visit Mr. and Mrs.

the pressure closing in on Nate. If she'd known the night would

end up talking about marriage. But now, it felt like she was accidentally shoving him

her. Standing his ground in front of Aaron? That took

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

is, he's not

hit her like a ton of

of Aaron. Plus, the last

steady and unshakable. "Since I've chosen Lena, I'll

perfect it left no room for doubt-or escape. The message was clear: Lena wouldn't get the chance to leave him. Aaron gave a

was polite but

another time," Lena called after him, trying

Lena let out a long, relieved sigh. But when

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locked on her,

like that? He really is my uncle" Lena said, her tone

Nate replied evenly. "He cares about you

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