Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 958

Chapter 958 

This question-“Willing?“–kept echoing in Lena’s mind. 

It haunted her so much that she spent yet another sleepless night. 

Her answer was clear: she couldn’t. She knew Aaron had made his move and wouldn’t give up easily. But she simply couldn’t agree. And if she didn’t say yes, there was nothing he could do about it. 

Besides, she truly saw him as her younger uncle–there was no way she could see him as a boyfriend. 

“Dr. Lane, not sleeping well lately?” the hospital director asked as soon as he saw her. One glance, and he could tell she looked exhausted. 

“A bit of insomnia,” Lena admitted honestly. 

“Is it because you don’t have a boyfriend? Want me to introduce you to a few?” The director, ever so responsible, even took it upon himself to worry about her personal life. 

Lena glanced at the sparse hair on his head and chuckled. “Director, I’ll find someone myself. No need for you to concern yourself.” 

Aaron hadn’t gotten an answer from her, nor had he pursued her aggressively. After all, he’d waited so many years already–he wasn’t in a rush. 

Her refusal wasn’t because she disliked him. It was just that her feelings for him hadn’t yet shifted from familial affection to romantic love. 

Still, he couldn’t ignore the men around her. He wasn’t about to let someone else swoop in while he was working hard on the front lines. 

Ron wasn’t surprised at all when he saw Aaron. After receiving a call from his pseudo -mother–in–law yesterday, he had mentally prepared himself for a meet–the- family moment. 

“Uncle?” he greeted, following Lena’s example of addressing Aaron, though his tone clearly conveyed that he considered himself the rightful boyfriend. 

Aaron, dressed in a dark coat and rimless glasses, exuded a sense of sophistication. Ron, though also wearing trendy brands and glasses, couldn’t help but feel inferior in his presence. 

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It wasn’t that Ron was unattractive or lacked status–far from it. Yet, standing next to Aaron, he felt himself pale in comparison. 

“Thank you for taking care of Lil‘ Lena,” Aaron said, his tone calm and composed, brushing off Ron’s pretentious attitude. 

Ron was someone Aaron had already looked into through Hayden. He knew Ron was a good, upright person. Otherwise, Aaron would have taken Lena away by force last night. 

“She’s my girlfriend; it’s my duty,” Ron said with a wide smile. 

“Mm, she certainly is one of your few female friends,” Aaron replied, making it clear that he knew everything and wasn’t fooled. 

Ron, who always wore a smile, grinned even more brightly. “My goal is to turn her from a female friend into my girlfriend. Actually, she was the one who directly asked me to be her boyfriend.” 

Aaron crossed his legs,casually, his hand resting on his knee. “How much is she paying you?” 

Ron, leaning casually with one leg on the table, froze for a moment. Aaron’s understanding of Lena was so accurate that it caught him off guard. 

“She and I are in a genuine relationship with the intention of dating seriously,” Ron insisted, still trying to hold his ground. 

Aaron remained unfazed by Ron’s defiance. Calmly and unhurriedly, he continued, For Lil‘ Lena to collaborate with you shows that your character is trustworthy.” 

Pride swelled in Ron, and he straightened his back unconsciously. “Of course! Back in school, I was an excellent student. At work, I’m an outstanding colleague. In society, I’m a model citizen. My roots are pure!” 

Faced with Ron’s self–satisfaction, Aaron gave a slight nod, offering just enough acknowledgment to keep him satisfied. “That explains why Hayden trusts you so