Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 788

Chapter 788

Lena and Aaron froze, clearly mortified.

Shaun was oblivious to the awkwardness radiating from Lena and Aaron. His eyes stayed glued to Lena. "You're

so pretty... no wonder Aaron-hey, ow! Aaron, what the heck?" Aaron grabbed Shaun by the neck and hauled him

away before he could finish whatever embarrassing thing he was about to say. Lena muttered under her breath,

"Crazy."

| smirked. "Aaron's little darling?" | repeated, my voice dripping with teasing

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Lena smacked my arm. "Don't start. Let's go give Grandpa his gift."

Her ears were bright red as she draggedoff, clearly flustered.

Of course, | couldn't let it slide. "Lena, if you and Aaron aren't that close, maybe you should consider him.

Handsome, rich, and keeping it in the family-it's basically perfect." She glared daggers at me. "Keira Kay, one

more word and I'm cutting you off." "Oh, defensive much?" | teased, smirking.

"Keep going and see what happens!" she snapped, lunging at me.

I laughed and dodged her, only to slam into what felt like a human brick wall. My stomach dropped as | caught

the faintest whiff of a familiar cologne.

Jace.

Seriously, why was | bumping into him everywhere lately?

"Jace, are you leaving?" Lena asked, her tone sharp, like she couldn't wait to get rid of him. I'd moved on from

everything that happened with Jace, but Lena? Definitely not. "Yeah," he said, steadyingbefore letting go of

my arm. His gaze flicked to my feet like he was making sure | was okay. "I cto wish Grandpa Edison a happy

birthday."

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His tone was distant, calm. Our relationship was like an old bridge crossed and forgotten. "Not staying for

dinner?" | asked, keeping it light.

"No," he said, hesitating slightly. "I need to... head home."

His words madethink of the mini tarts his mom had bought forearlier. She insisted I visit. "I saw your

mom today," | told him. "She misses you," Jace said softly.

"I know," | replied. "I'll visit your parents soon, once | wrap up a few things."

His usual stoic expression cracked for a second, surprise flashing across his face. "If you're

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