Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 732

"It hurts?" Aaron asked, though the answer was beyond obvious.

Lena nodded, all obedient and small, which was so not her usual vibe. Normally, she was sharp and in control, but around Aaron? She turned into this quiet version of herself. It was weirdly funny, especially since she wasn't even that much younger than him. "Yeah, so stop moving my arm around," she said, trying to pull away.

Aaron, of course, ignored her and tightened his grip just enough to keep her still. "You need an X-ray."

Lena's eyes widened, practically screaming, 'An X-ray? For this? It's just a bruise!'

Her reaction was pure drama.

She sighed. "I'm fine. That's not necessary."

"If you were fine, it wouldn't hurt. Pain means something's wrong." His tone was all log, zero budging.

Standing in the doorway, I had to bite back a laugh. Watching Lena flail against Aaron's unrelenting CEO energy was a whole mood. I'd always thought Lena and Nate were a cute match, but now? Watching her and Aaron was... interesting. Total domineering-CEO-meets -flustered-bunny-girlfriend energy. I had to admit, it was fun to watch.

shifting to something soft. "I just got punched. If I go get an X-ray and my

Even I had a hard time resisting it, and it clearly hit Aaron too. His

really okay?" Aaron

She tried to demonstrate by moving her arm, but the second she did, pain flickered across her

moving it,"

froze and obediently cradled her arm, gently massaging it. The

serious. Don't you have work to do? You can go," Lena said, clearly fishing for a polite

act irrationally. Don't get involved again. And about the shift swap-this was between you and Dr. Dale. You're not responsible for

+25 BONUS

Even if this went to legal review, Lena wouldn't be held accountable. The guilt

knew logically it wasn't her fault, but swapping

Aaron added, finally heading out. At the door, he gave me a quick

tilting my head with a teasing grin. She rolled her eyes and

good, or just pretending? If