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.

If I go get an X-ray and my colleagues hear about it, I'll

Even I had a hard time

you really

by moving her arm, but the second she did, pain flickered across her face, and she sucked in a sharp

it," Aaron

cradled her arm, gently massaging it. The silence that followed was

do? You can go," Lena said, clearly fishing for

said, "Families in cases like this act irrationally. Don't get involved again. And about the shift swap-this was between you and Dr. Dale. You're not responsible for the outcome,

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went to legal review, Lena wouldn't be held accountable.

She knew logically it wasn't her fault, but swapping shifts

call me," Aaron added, finally heading out. At the door,

grin. She rolled her eyes and halfheartedly tried to swat me, but the movement made her wince, sucking

or just pretending? If it gets worse, you need an X-ray. That arm's