Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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In this world, only one person had ever called her "Twinkle"-Aaron. And that had been a relic of their shared childhood.

Nate's gaze shifted to Aaron, and his hand fell back to his side. "Uncle Aaron."

"Professor Neumann," Aaron replied coolly. "Given your current situation, you can just call me Mr. Ace." His words were a subtle reminder that Nate's connection to Lena was no longer valid. Aaron then turned to Lena. "If it's convenient, I'd like to talk to you about something."

"Sure," Lena agreed, glancing at Nate briefly before walking off with Aaron.

Standing beside Aaron, who loomed over her like a shadow, Lena looked smaller than usual. "Is this about my parents?"

Since returning, Carol and Gabriel had been pushing her to move back home, claiming it was the only way they'd feel at ease. Even her grandparents had joined in.

"They want to know if you've thought it through," Aaron said, confirming her suspicion.

put on a tone of consideration. "I don't want to move back," Lena replied. "I've been living alone for years. With my job, I'm called out at all hours. If I move home, I'll disrupt their rest. Aaron didn't respond immediately, his expression unreadable. Yet Lena had a sinking feeling-this excuse

If Lena wanted to avoid moving back home, convincing Aaron was her best shot.

know how it is. I'm an adult. Living with my parents at this point just doesn't

uncle in title, but they were about the same age. To Lena, Aaron had always felt more like an equal, and her respect for him

own space." She paused, then added with a playful

hint of playfulness in her

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her. "Then tell me

together, hesitating briefly before answering. "I've gotten used to it. I don't want to go back to being monitored and told what

days, when she and Aaron had both endured e lectures from their families. She had complained to him countless times back then, and moving in with her grandparents had been her only escape. "Is that really the reason?"

course. Why else

ess

Aaron interrupted, his words hitting like a thunderclap. Lena froze for a beat

he's clearly trying to win you back," Aaron

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