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.

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

added tersely, "I'll

let them go. They're adults with their own responsibilities," Lena's grandfather

household, Lena exhaled deeply, relieved. "Now you understand why I

back to the hospital?"

replied with a grin. "I just made

go back home either?" Aaron always

"I want

the nerves and affect the precision of her hands. But an occasional drink was fine. More importantly, she wanted to soak in the bar's lively atmosphere, a reminder that she was still part of the human world

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

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