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

see someone with him? What's she like? You

her off before things spiraled. After all, it was just... a

wouldn't bring it up unless you saw something. Spill-what

and told her about Aaron's

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

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how this would go. If Aaron did have a girlfriend, Grandma would be over the moon. And when

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 uncle. Maybe it's time to figure things out,

gotta go-emergency patient!"

it was the same thing every time. When's he coming back? What's the plan? At first, Lena had excuses for days. Now, she didn't even

barely had time for her. How was that supposed to

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

this really what