Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 788

Lena and Aaron froze, clearly mortified.

Shaun was oblivious to the awkwardness radiating from Lena and Aaron. His eyes stayed glued to Lena. "You're so pretty... no wonder Aaron-hey, ow! Aaron, what the heck?" Aaron grabbed Shaun by the neck and hauled him away before he could finish whatever embarrassing thing he was about to say. Lena muttered under her breath, "Crazy."

I smirked. "Aaron's little darling?" I repeated, my voice dripping with teasing

Lena smacked my arm. "Don't start. Let's go give Grandpa his gift."

Her ears were bright red as she dragged me off, clearly flustered.

it slide. "Lena, if you and Aaron aren't that close, maybe you should consider him. Handsome, rich, and keeping it in the family-it's basically

happens!"

brick wall. My stomach dropped as I caught

Jace.

why was I bumping into him

tone sharp, like she couldn't wait to get rid of him. I'd moved on from everything that happened with Jace, but Lena? Definitely not. "Yeah," he said, steadying me before letting go of my arm. His gaze flicked to my feet like he was making sure I was okay. "I

was like an old bridge crossed and forgotten. "Not

he said, hesitating slightly. "I need

me think of the mini tarts his mom had bought for me earlier. She insisted I