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 in the family-it's basically perfect." She

what happens!" she snapped, lunging at

to slam into what felt like a human brick wall. My stomach dropped as

Jace.

why was I bumping into

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

distant, calm. Our relationship was like an old bridge crossed

hesitating slightly. "I need to...

of the mini tarts his mom had bought for me earlier. She insisted I visit. "I saw your mom today," I