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.

Honestly, he

flavors, so no hot sauce," Lena said,

a laugh.

by her grandparents, practically like family. But this wasn't exactly a fun topic for Lena, so she shut it down quick

followed him. "Do you want something to

from next door. It'll be here soon," Aaron said,

what? Since when did Aaron, of all people, drink

weirder it got. Aaron used to ban her from touching bubble tea or soda. He wouldn't even go near casual snacks

must have a girlfriend. No

Aaron, when are you bringing your girlfriend home?" Lena

at her. "What girlfriend? I didn't even

Lena froze.

hang for a beat before

for a second. "Are you... hiding her from the famil "Oh no. She cringed.

asked, "You think I went to your department

grown man randomly show up at

event. I just helped

over Lena. That's what happened? Great. She'd