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."

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

Lena got into bed and drank the milk he had prepared. She

up early.

still feel the phantom trace of

hadn't driven back earlier, so it must have

she saw Aaron

+25 BONUS

want at this hour?" James called from the driver's seat, speaking

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

is my car, and I can't even

his posture and didn't

against the passenger door, 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

impossible," James muttered, slamming the passenger door shut and

window, holding her breath until the car