Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 734

"Just passing by." Aaron's words stuck in Lena's head like a bad pop song

Passing by? In OB-GYN department? What kind of grown man randomly "passes by" here unless there's a reason? And, of course, there was only one explanation: his girlfriend. She had to be here for an appointment or something

It made sense. Aaron was in his prime-tall, polished, and attractive in that effortless way that made women swoon.

Back in school, Lena had been his unofficial love-letter courier, collecting stacks of notes from all his admirers. Now, with age and a whole new level of sophistication, he was probably even more of a heartbreaker.. Meanwhile, the aftermath of the department's recent drama wasn't dying down. The patient's family had posted a video, and it blew up online, even reaching Lena's parents.

Her dad called, his tone full of concern. "Lena, we saw that video about your department. You weren't involved, were you?"

"Dad, Mom, I'm fine," Lena assured her parents quickly.

"You sure? If something happened, just tell us. We'll figure it out together," Mrs. Lane pressed.

"Seriously, I'm okay," Lena said, trying to steer the conversation. "By the way, Mom, has Uncle Aaron gotten a girlfriend?"

loop. "How would I know? He doesn't talk about personal stuff with me. Honestly, you're both so secretive-it's

someone with him? What's she like? You know your grandma's been worried

random thought," Lena said, cutting her

buying it. "Oh, please. You wouldn't bring it up unless you

her about Aaron's unexpected visit to

cracked the case. Has to be a girlfriend. What else would he be doing there? I'll ask

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go. If Aaron did have a girlfriend, Grandma would be over the moon. And when Grandma was happy, Mrs. Lane would be happy. And when she

what about you and Nate? Long-distance isn't forever, you know. When's he transferring back? You need to speed things up. You're not getting any younger, and neither is your

gotta go-emergency

her parents, it was the same thing every time. When's he coming back? What's the plan? At first, Lena had excuses for days. Now,

busy, he barely had

thought hit harder than she expected as her eyes drifted to the bag of ointment Aaron had left behind. Her chest tightened

this really what I want from