Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 879

Lena's father and grandfather poured themselves some wine, but before they could take a sip, they were scolded. "When it's time to talk, you're mute, but when it comes to lifting a wine glass, you're the most enthusiastic."

"Aaron, when you find a wife, don't pick someone like your sister or your mom, or you'll spend your whole life getting nagged," Lena's father teased, earning laughter from everyone at the table.

Although the homecoming had started awkwardly, the evening turned out enjoyable, with a lively and pleasant conclusion.

"Why don't you both stay the night? Don't leave," suggested Mrs. Lane after dinner.

Lena: "No way!"

Aaron: "I've got work!"

Their simultaneous refusals drew the attention of everyone at the table.

her composure, her face impassive as she explained, "I'm currently preparing for a fetal surgery on a pregnant patient. There's a lot of prep work involved. I was supposed to work overtime tonight, but you called me here at the last minute. I

"I'll take Lil'

want to stay, let them go. They're adults with their own responsibilities," Lena's grandfather finally said, granting them

household, Lena exhaled deeply, relieved. "Now you understand why I don't want to live at home, right,

back to the

all," Lena replied with a grin. "I

either?" Aaron always seemed to

with mischief. "I want to go to a bar and

More importantly, she wanted to soak in the bar's lively atmosphere, a reminder that she was still part of the human world and

a bar," Aaron agreed without hesitation. Whatever Lena wanted, he was always

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