Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Keira chuckled softly. "Well, a DNA test isn't a bad idea. At least then you won't have to worry about being related to Mr. Ace if you two get together."

Lena's eyebrows shot up instantly. "What nonsense are you spouting? Do you want me to hit you?"

"Go ahead. If you break anything, you'll have to compensate me," Keira said smugly, knowing full well she had a trump card-her precious little one growing inside her. Their playful banter caught the attention of the people in the room. They exchanged amused glances.

"The things girls find joy in are beyond us," one of them said with a smile.

"Let's hope they stay happy forever," Aaron added, just as his phone began to ring.

Glancing at the caller ID, he nodded at Hayden. 'I'll take this call."

Aaron walked toward his study. Hayden also pulled out his phone, while Lena and Keira moved to the sofa.

Keira recounted Lena's gossip to him. "Hayden, do you think I could be the person the Mitchell family owes a debt to?"

"It's not entirely impossible," he replied.

Keira laughed. "So, I'm their creditor, huh? If the rumors are true, I wonder how the Mitchells plan to repay such a debt."

Though she spoke lightly, Lena's words lingered in her mind. She mentioned that the Mitchell family had committed heinous acts, which unsettled her.

true, what exactly had the Mitchells

her? The most painful event of her life was losing her parents, but that tragedy already had its culprits.

the study as if

him," Keira teased, giving her a playful

but still got up and headed

she realized it wasn't fully closed. Through the crack,

and send it for testing as soon as possible. How soon

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Alright... make sure no one else

sample? Testing?

Aaron planning to do a test? Had

Oh no!

scenario she'd been joking

her

been under her mother's thumb his entire life, and suddenly felt a pang of

believed it. But hearing Aaron's words just

in thought that she didn't even notice Aaron turn and see her standing at the door. It wasn't until he opened the door and