Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 742

Chapter 742

Her spine went stiff, and her inner monologue kicked in: 'Seriously? Why is it always him?!"

Still, she plastered on a polite smile and looked up. "Uncle Aaron."

There he was, rocking his standard uniform-black button-up, dark pants, zero personality. It was like he'd hit pause on his wardrobe evolution years ago. Yet somehow, every time she saw him, it felt... weirdly intense, like a deja vu she couldn't shake. "You here for something?" he pressed.

She shook her head. "Just here for a friend."

Straight

use a get-out-of-jail-free card, and Aaron could probably deliver, no sweat. But Keira had her own plan, and Sasha was part of it. No point dragging Aaron into this

one of his cryptic little hums. "Day

admitted, regretting it the

course, Aaron wasn't

"Let's grab lunch."

wanted was to be stuck across a table with him. Things had been awkward ever

do," Lena shot back. She screamed inwardly, 'Please take the

need to talk to you about something," Aaron said, completely ignoring her

no thanks.