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 His words were a subtle reminder that Nate's connection to Lena was no longer valid.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

living alone for years. With my job, I'm called out at all hours.

more than anyone. If Lena wanted to avoid moving back home, convincing Aaron was her

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 my space." "They're doing this

about the same age. To Lena, Aaron had always felt more like an equal, and her respect for him came from

they 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

should empathize," Lena replied, a hint of playfulness in her tone-so different from her usual

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"Then tell me the truth- why are you

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

when she and Aaron had both endured e lectures from their families. She had complained to him

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