Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 866

Lena wanted to sleep early, but the more she tried, the harder it was to fall asleep. She tossed and turned until dawn and only managed to sleep for a short while. Naturally, she woke up late.

Rushing downstairs in a flurry, she saw Aaron calmly eating breakfast in the dining area.

"Good morning, Uncle!" she greeted as she hurried toward the door.

"Your car has a flat tire," Aaron said nonchalantly, stopping her in her tracks.

Without even looking up, he continued cutting his steak with precision. "I've contacted a repairman, but it's too early for them to come over."

In other words, there was no way she could drive to work this morning. But she had already arranged with Nate to conduct an examination on the pregnant woman whose fetus had an underdeveloped heart. They needed to finalize the surgical plan and decide on the team. Being late would be unacceptable.

"Then I'll call a cab," Lena said, quickly coming up with a solution.

"It's rush hour-good luck finding one," Aaron replied, placing a neatly cut piece of steak onto the plate opposite him. "Come over and eat breakfast. I'll drive you."

glanced at the time. She was already running late, and sitting down for breakfast would only make

could skip breakfast, she couldn't

take your car, and you have someone come pick you up instead?" she suggested

business at your hospital," he said casually,

already destined to be late, she decided to eat her breakfast in peace.

up

she quickly messaged Nate. [Running

breakfast spread was as balanced as ever: thinly sliced steak, boiled eggs, warm milk, and a small plate of fruit. Low-fat,

moving in with him, Lena had felt like her meals were curated by a professional nutritionist.

without blemishes, acne, or excess oil. Such perfect skin was undoubtedly the result of excellent self-care

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haphazard meals that often involved takeout, she had never eaten as nutritiously balanced a meal as he prepared. In comparison, she felt like she was living far too roughly. This was exactly why her parents

through her thoughts. His gaze remained lowered, yet he

flushed red, and she quickly lowered her head to focus