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."

left right then and there. But another night wouldn't hurt. She decided to leave

bed and drank the milk

fall asleep quickly to wake up early. Yet no matter how hard she tried,

mind 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.

hadn't driven back earlier, so it

Aaron with his long-time friend, James.

+25 BONUS

James called from the driver's seat,

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

car, and

and didn't dignify the

pointing at Aaron with mock outrage. "I get it now. You're saving this seat for some girl, aren't you?" Aaron's answer came in the form of the engine revving loudly. James understood the message: get

passenger door

the entire exchange from her window, holding her breath until the car