Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 908

Aaron's fingers tightened slightly around the glass of milk, his dark gaze flickering faintly. Lena, sensing the tension, held her breath. She was already regretting her words, thinking of an excuse to explain further, when Aaron spoke. "Alright," he said simply.

He agreed.

Lena exhaled in relief, quickly reaching out to take the milk with both hands, like a child trying to behave. "Thank you, Uncle."

She wasn't sure if she was thanking him for letting her go so easily or for thoughtfully preparing the milk.

Holding the glass, she retreated to her room as quickly as possible. Aaron stood in place, watching her until she disappeared from view, his gaze dropping only when she was out of sight.

Now that he had agreed, Lena began packing her belongings. She didn't have much-she'd always been someone with few material desires. When she first moved in, it was with the intention of staying temporarily, so her things were limited to what she had brought with her.

It didn't take long before her luggage was packed. Looking around the room one last time, she whispered to herself, "Goodbye."

have left right then and there. But another night wouldn't hurt. She decided to leave early in the morning before he woke up, sparing both of them the awkwardness of

got into bed and drank the milk he had

up early. Yet no matter how hard

unbidden. She could still feel the phantom trace of his presence and the faint scent of him lingering in her nose. Frustrated, she yanked the blanket over her head. Just then, she

so it must have been

saw Aaron with his long-time friend, James. The two had been close since their

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want at this hour?" James called from

but she saw him walk over to James's side and knock on the driver's door. James began grumbling. "If you're not going to let me drive, and you're so scared of my driving, why did you call me here in the first place?" Despite

James was furious. "This is my car, and I can't even sit in the

adjusted his posture and didn't dignify

you?" Aaron's answer came in

passenger door shut

from her window, holding her breath until the car