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 His words were a subtle reminder that Nate's connection to Lena was no longer valid.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.

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 wasn't going to

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

lightly at the edge of his jacket. "Uncle Aaron, you know how it is. I'm an adult. Living with my parents at this point just doesn't feel right. I need

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

mean well," Lena said with a sigh. "But I'm an adult. I need my own space." She paused, then added with a playful smirk, "Besides, you didn't move in with Grandma and Grandpa when you came back." Aaron raised a brow. "Are you making

should empathize," Lena replied, a hint of playfulness in

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"Then tell me the truth-

pressed her lips together, hesitating briefly before answering. "I've gotten used to it. I don't want to go

flashed back to their school days, when she and Aaron had both endured e lectures from their families. She had complained to him countless times back then, and moving

Why

ess

because of Nate?" Aaron interrupted, his words hitting like a thunderclap. Lena froze for a beat before letting out

clearly trying to win you

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