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.

course, I couldn't let 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 perfect." She glared daggers at me.

going and see what happens!"

dodged her, only to slam into what felt like a human brick wall. My stomach dropped as I caught the faintest whiff of a

Jace.

bumping into him

not. "Yeah," he said, steadying me before letting go of my arm.

distant, calm. Our relationship was like an old bridge

he said, hesitating slightly.

made me think of the mini tarts his mom had bought for me earlier. She insisted I visit. "I saw your mom today," I told him. "She misses you," Jace