Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 811

Aaron must've felt her staring because he turned, locking eyes with Lena.

She immediately dropped her gaze. "Uncle Aaron."

"What are you doing hovering in the doorway?" he asked, and she shuffled inside without protest.

"Thanks," she mumbled. If he hadn't shown up, who knows how long Wayne would've kept her tied up.

This whole mess started with her stalling Wayne, pretending she was helping as a doctor to buy Keira time to save Jace. But Wayne caught on and didn't hesitate to have her restrained.

"Let me see your hand," Aaron said, holding out his own.

"I'm fine. No injuries," she insisted. "I'm a doctor, remember?"

He wasn't buying it. "If you're fine, then what's the harm in letting me check?"

intense stare, Lena caved, holding out her

fingers brushed over her wrist, and he immediately noticed the damage-red marks, swelling,

fine?" he asked, raising an

she muttered, but her

Lena kept her

carrying a light reprimand, "but it could cost someone else their

who he meant, but the words stayed

medical kit nearby. As soon as he opened it, Lena recognized the contents-specialized supplies. Clearly, he'd planned ahead, expecting she'd be hurt. He squeezed ointment onto her wrist, the coolness quickly replaced by

Sorry. I'll be gentler," Aaron said softly, even

cause trouble tomorrow. Can you stop him?" Lena's voice

calm. "No

Chapter 11

his own father's funeral into a spectacle, Lenal couldn't hold back. "He's definitely

to stop him," Lena said quickly, then added, "But don't think I'm hiding anything,

about that," Aaron cut in, his tone firm. "Just focus on staying