Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 876

"Lena, you're back! Aaron..."

Mrs. Lane immediately waved at Lena, signaling her to come over quickly.

Lena had a sinking feeling and didn't step forward. Just then, Aaron walked over and stood beside her, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the room.

As his sleeve brushed against Lena's hand, the accidental touch gave her a sudden boost of

courage.

What was there to be afraid of? With Aaron here, her mother wouldn't dare go overboard.

It was a confidence she had grown up with-so long as Aaron was around, her mother was nothing more than a paper tiger.

To this day, Lena couldn't quite figure it out. Aaron wasn't even biologically related to the family, yet everyone seemed to hold him in unusually high regard. Whatever he said, no one would dare contradict.

It was precisely because of this unique favoritism that Lena often rode on his coattails, benefiting from his influence.

"Chairman Goodwick, Mrs. Goodwick," Aaron greeted the unfamiliar guests first, acknowledging the family of three.

and shook her head. "Your uncle has already

you on

Lena: "

you wer

little."

still greeted them

called to

if she hesitated even

beautiful. If we met outside, I might not have recognized her," Mrs. Goodwick said as she sized Lena up from head to toe, not even sparing a strand

look too. Although she hadn't said anything outright, Lena already understood

dragged her home-it was

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Goodwick had probably promised to set her son

she recognizes you or not," Aaron said bluntly, his tone cold and

glance and tried to mediate. "How can it not

talking about?" Lena was stunned by

it just so happens that Arthur isn't married either. Our families are close, and we know each other well." "You may know each other well, but I don't even know who he is. How are we supposed to get to know each other?"