Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 832

Lena was dreaming, but it felt so real. She was a little girl again, trailing after Aaron like

always.

"Uncle Aaron! Carry me! I'm soooo tired," she whined, stretching her arms out dramatically.

Aaron stopped, turning to her with a patient smile. The second she caught up, she threw her arms up, and he scooped her onto his back. Her little arms wrapped around his neck

She couldn't sit still, of course. She blew air into his ear, poked at his neck, even tickled him under his shirt.

Aaron just laughed softly, shaking his head. "Twinkle, cut it out.

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Twinkle. His nickname for her. She'd been born during a meteor shower, and he said her birthday was unforgettable, thanks to the "cosmic fireworks."

He'd always tease her: "As long as I remember the stars, I'll remember your birthday. The I don't have to deal with any tantrums.

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His voice

ran and ran, searching for him. Somewhere along the way, she grew up-her little-gir self morphing into the young woman she was now. Finally, she spotted him, standing at the top of a hill, his coat whipping in the wind. She stomped toward him,

been looking everywhere for you-I'm exhausted!" Aaron didn't answer.

tired!" she huffed, throwing herself onto his back like

didn't resist. He gave her a piggyback ride down the hill, silent as her

said gently. "You shouldn't

not?" she shot back, smirking. "Are you saying I'm too heavy? You calling me

"No, that's not It...

what?" she pressed, but he didn't

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The dream shifted.

heard her grandmother Deborah's voice now, firm

you.

to school toge "But it was like her voice

attention stayed on Aaron. "You know what I mean,

"I've applied for an overseas program. I get accepted,

surprised. "That's good. A chance like this

was gone. He left without saying a word