Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 743

"One Sloppy Joe Taco, extra hot sauce," Lena said, stepping up to the counter. She didn't. bother asking Aaron what he wanted; she assumed he wouldn't eat tacos anyway.

But, of course, Aaron had to surprise her.

"One Ground Beef Taco."

Lena turned to him. "You're eating?"

Aaron looked unbothered. "What else? You eat, and I just sit here watching?"

The eatery owner, catching the vibe, laughed and chimed in, "We get couples sharing one large taco all the time!

Lena's face burned. Couples? Lady, please.

Another misunderstanding. By now, Lena could practically write a memoir about them.

Back in school, when Aaron was still around, people constantly assumed they were a couple. One clueless teacher even accused them of dating and threatened to call their parents. Iconic. Now, as full-grown adults, it was borderline laughable that they still couldn't dodge the same assumptions.

Aaron. Honestly,

mild flavors, so no hot sauce," Lena said, putting extra weight on 'my

a laugh. "He's not a blood relative,

had been adopted and raised by her grandparents, practically like family. But this wasn't exactly a fun topic for Lena, so

exhaled and followed him. "Do you want

ordered a bubble tea from next door. It'll be here soon," Aaron said,

did Aaron, of all people, drink bubble tea?

ban her from touching bubble tea or soda. He wouldn't even go near casual

No way he'd suddenly go soft

Aaron, when are you bringing your girlfriend home?"

"What girlfriend? I didn't even know I

Lena froze.

for a beat before adding, "I don't

sound came out for a second. "Are you... hiding her from the

went to your department with a

a grown man randomly show up at the OB-GYN

event. I just helped

wave of awkwardness crashing over Lena. That's what