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."

of making Aaron feel bad, she'd have left right then and there. But another night wouldn't hurt. She decided to leave early in the morning

place, Lena got into bed and drank the milk

to wake up early. Yet no

tried to quiet her mind, the more chaotic her thoughts became. Images of Aaron leaning in earlier flashed in her mind unbidden. She could still feel the phantom trace of his presence and the faint scent of him lingering in her

so it must

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

+25 BONUS

at this hour?" James called from the driver's

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 his annoyance at Aaron's mistrust, James got out of the car obediently and moved to the passenger side. However,

James was furious. "This is my car,

adjusted his posture and didn't dignify the protest with a

you?" Aaron's answer came in the form of the engine

impossible," James muttered, slamming the passenger door shut

window, holding her breath until the car finally drove off.