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.

cast a quick glance at Aaron. Honestly, he barely looked

prefers mild flavors, so no hot sauce," Lena said, putting extra

then gave a laugh. "He's not a blood relative, is

this wasn't exactly a fun topic for Lena, so she shut it down quick "He is." Aaron, as usual, didn't even react. He just

"Do

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

half a second. Wait, what? Since when did Aaron, of all people, drink bubble tea? She

used to ban her from touching bubble tea or soda. He wouldn't even go

a girlfriend. No way he'd

when are you bringing your girlfriend home?"

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

Lena froze.

let the moment hang for a beat before adding, "I don't

hiding her from the famil "Oh no. She cringed. She'd already

asked, "You think I went to your department with a girlfriend last time,

Why else would a grown man randomly show up

pregnant client fell during an event. I just helped her get to the hospital,"

awkwardness crashing over Lena.