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Chapter 947
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Love's Redemption   Chapter 948
"How could you give Ron's number to her?" Keira scolded Hayden. "I'm telling you, Lena will actually go through with this idea." He chuckled, massaging Keira's legs as he replied, "Between Lena and Aaron, oneâs an ostrich and the otherâs a slow mule. Even though Aaron has made his move, heâs still treading cautiously, afraid of scaring her off, so heâs not making any bold moves yet." "If it hadnât been for Nate, Aaron probably wouldâve spent his entire life as a silent admirer. Now that heâs finally confessed, he needs another push to speed things up." Hayden's analysis was so well-constructed that Keira couldnât argue. But she cared more about what Lena wanted. "What about Lena? Her rejection makes sense. To everyone else, Aaron is her uncle. If they got together, people would gossip and call them cursed by the heavens." Even though Keira often joked about her and Aaron, she understood the societal barriers and emotional burdens they would face. "Aaron has already started pa
Love's Redemption   Chapter 949
Although carrying a baby for ten months was tough on her, he didnât have it any easier. Amid the sound of Hayden showering, Keira called Lena. "Donât act impulsively. Besides, Ron is a decent guy; donât hurt him." "Rea, whose friend are you?" Lena protested indignantly. "I havenât done anything yet, and youâre already afraid Iâll hurt him. Why donât you worry about me falling for him instead?" Keira remembered what Hayden had said. "You know who you have feelings for, even if you wonât admit it. The rest of us can see it clearly. You wonât fall for Ron." "Donât you know Iâm heartless? If I say I donât love, then I donât love," Lena retorted without hesitation, never shy about ruining her own image. "LenaâĶ" "Donât try to convince me. Iâve made up my mind, unless Ron says no," Lena declared firmly. "And if he doesnât agree?" Keira asked. She chuckled lightly. "There arenât any three-legged toads in this world, but thereâs no shortage of two-legged men. If he doesnât agree
Love's Redemption   Chapter 950
Lena's scalp tingled, and she didn't dare look her mother in the eye. "Don't act like a quail. Lift your head and look at me when you speak," Briana, her mother, was very perceptive. She could read Lena's small gestures clearly. Lena still didn't lift her head. She just replied, "I don't know. Don't ask me." Briana walked over and grabbed her hand as she tried to pack up her things. "Stop fooling me." "Mom, this is a personal matter. It's between me and my uncle. If you ask me about his business, how would I know? What do you think I am to him? Does he tell me everything?" Lena said in frustration. Briana was taken aback by her harsh response. After a few moments of silence, she said, "I suppose that's true." Lena secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that with Briana's persistent nature, she'd probably go find Aaron. If he revealed anything, she'd be in trouble again. She quickly tried to calm her mother down. "Mom, no matter how much you care about your brother,
Love's Redemption   Chapter 951
"Sure!" Ron agreed without hesitation. Lena silently gave herself a thumbs-up. She had always said Ron was a good guy, and now she could tell he was genuinely pleasant. She sent him the address of a cafÃĐ, which was not far from where Ron worked. Before she had even prepared what she was going to say, Ron had already arrived. He immediately apologized, "Sorry for keeping you waiting." This man's charm and good nature instantly shot up. Lena felt more and more certain that asking him to help was the right decision. Lena wasn't unfamiliar with him, but she still couldn't help but focus on Ron's face. He wore frameless glasses, a casual suit jacket, and neat trousers. He wasn't the type to blind people with his good looks, but he was still very attractive. What stood out most was that he had a warm smile that made anyone around him feel happy. They said a smiling woman was lucky, and a smiling man brought good fortune as well. "Did you ask me here just to admire a handsome ma
Love's Redemption   Chapter 952
When Lena opened the video call, Keira saw she was in a three-bedroom apartment. Keira was surprised. She hadnât realized Lena had already moved into Ronâs place so quickly. Curiously, she asked, âWhere are you?â âAt my husbandâs house,â she said without any shame at all. Seeing her carefree attitude, Keira could tell she had gotten what she wanted, but was still shocked. âRon agreed, and youâre already living with him?â âYeah, get the red envelopes ready. Make sure you load them up with a lot of cash,â Lena said, acting as if it were all part of the plan. Keira didnât laugh with her. âLena, itâs easy to get on the ship, but hard to get off. Donât say I didnât warn you.â âDonât worry, Mr. Shane and I have a contract. Itâs a clear-cut transaction,â Lena said, speaking as if she were very clever. Keira wasnât sure what Ron was thinking or how Lena had managed to convince him, but it seemed like they were both on the same page, and the deal was done. Since it was already d
Love's Redemption   Chapter 953
Keira didnât know what it was like for other women during pregnancy, but for her, it was just swollen, aching legs. "Seems like the news is pretty well-informed. Yep, youâd better get the red envelopes ready," Hayden's tone was surprisingly similar to Lenaâs. "Dr. Lane wasnât serious with you. Donât take it to heart," Hayden reminded him. Ron laughed. "Why canât I take it seriously? Iâm sincere with her, and sheâll definitely see it. Who knows, she might even fall in love with me, and then my fake relationship might turn real." He sounded pretty confident. "Iâm serious, not joking," Hayden and Keira both assumed he was just playing around, trying to tease them. On the other end of the call, Ron fell silent. "Iâm serious too. Actually, Iâve liked Dr. Lane for a long time. I feel like this is a sign from fate, that the heavens are helping me because of my sincere feelings." Keira was speechless, glancing at Hayden. He raised an eyebrow. "Are you serious, or are you just j
Love's Redemption   Chapter 954
Ronâs apartment was a three-bedroom place, with two bedrooms and a study, all clean and neatly organized. Lena was staying in the guest room. The curtains and furnishings in the room, especially the vanity, looked as if they were specifically chosen for a girl. "Dr. Lane, donât misunderstand. This room isnât my ex-girlfriendâs, and you're the first woman, aside from my mom, to stay here," Ron quickly explained. He told Lena that this room was reserved for his mother. Sometimes, when she had an impulsive moment or got into a fight with his dad, sheâd stay over for a while. Thatâs why the room was decorated in a feminine way. Lena could feel it too; the room had a distinctly maternal scent. It made her think of the times she used to sleep in her motherâs room when she was a child. Her mother had told her to sleep in her own bed, but Lena refused and would sneak back into her motherâs room in the middle of the night, a habit that continued until she was ten. One day, her mother
Love's Redemption   Chapter 955
Lena took a deep breath. As expected, her mother was not going to let this slide, but she still didnât give up and continued testing her. "So why is it okay for others but not for me?" Briana scoffed. "If youâre looking for a man ten years older, are you looking for a husband or another father? And if you want someone younger, theyâre not even of legal age yetâare you planning to take advantage of them? And whatâs with all this talk about uncles or cousins? You want your dad and me to jump into the river?" Lena deflated. If she were to really get together with Aaron, they wouldnât need to jump into a riverâtheir blood pressure would probably be enough to do them in. "Lena, have you done something that goes against ethics and morals?" As sharp as ever, her mother quickly turned the tables and started questioning her. "What are you talking about? What could I have done? You tell me," Lena denied with all the confidence she could muster. Briana didnât believe her. "Really? If yo
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Love's Redemption   Chapter 1013
"Got it!" Lena responded cheerfully. She washed her hands before sitting back down, picking up the utensils Aaron had prepared for her, and diving into her dumpling-and-dipping-sauce breakfast combo. "Uncle, why arenât you eating?" She had already eaten two dumplings before realizing he hadnât touched any. "Iâm not hungry." Three words. Which meant he hadnât eaten yet. "Thereâs too much food. I canât finish it all by myself. Eat some too," Lena said casually as she picked up a dumpling with her chopsticks and held it up to his mouth. She did it so naturallyâuntil she realized what she had just done. Aaron froze for a second, surprised by her gesture. The moment of hesitation made her realize tooâwasnât this kind of inappropriate? She was just about to pull her hand back whenâ He leaned in and took the dumpling straight into his mouth. Lenaâs face flushed red in an instant. She hurriedly withdrew her hand, lowered her head, and focused on eating. Meanwhile, Aar
Love's Redemption   Chapter 1012
She was shocked to see him here so early. Especially todayâa day when everyone was celebrating the new year, spending time with their loved onesâand yet, he was here. With her. Lena wasnât made of stone. She felt it. A warmth, an unspoken emotion that settled deep in her chest. "Uncle, why are you here so early?" She walked over, hands casually tucked into her coat pockets. "I didnât want you to go hungry," Aaron replied simply, lifting the bag of food in his hand. He glanced at her break room. "Open the door." She unlocked the door and stepped inside, with him following close behind. Her break room was smallâa single desk and chair, a narrow bed, and a tiny wardrobe. Nothing extra, nothing unnecessary. "Sit down, Uncle," she said naturally, settling onto the bed while motioning for him to take the chair. Aaron placed the food down and asked, "Did you sleep at all?" "I did," Lena replied. But as soon as the words left her mouth, she thought of that dreamâand let o
Love's Redemption   Chapter 1011
"If it werenât for my goddaughter, I wouldnât even bother with you," Lena said, gently rocking the baby in her arms. "Right, little Aurora? Your godmother just adores you." "Come on, Aurora, itâs time to eat," Lena said as she carefully placed the baby in Keira's arms. Although it was her first time, Keira wasnât embarrassed. She followed Lenaâs instructions, trying to breastfeed for the first time. But the process wasâĶ painful. And since her posture was incorrect, neither of them got it rightâKeira ended up covered in sweat from struggling, and her baby still hadnât eaten properly. Panic set in. Anxiety crept up her spine. "What do I do?" Keira asked, her voice tight with unease. "Itâs okay. This happens at first. Letâs transition with formula for now," Lena reassured Keira before glancing at Hayden, who had been standing there the whole time, watching anxiouslyâand sweating just as much as Keira was. "Go make your daughter a bottle," she told him. Hayden, the man wh
Love's Redemption   Chapter 1010
That conversationâĶ Lena shuddered. Yeah, she had definitely come back too early. It was best to leave now before she ruined the mood for those two inside. Not wanting to hear any more, she quickly turned to leaveâonly to smack her leg against a nearby chair. The pain was real, but worse was the noise it made, drawing attention to her presence. Inside the room, Haydenâalready feeling awkward from Keira's teasingâfroze. The sound from outside made him even more uncomfortable. Keira couldnât hold back her laughter. The moment Keira burst out laughing, however, pain shot through her lower abdomen. "Ahâow!" Keira gasped. Hayden immediately panicked. "Whatâs wrong? Where does it hurt?" Hearing her cry, Lena rushed in as well. "What happened?" "I laughed too hard and pulled my stitches," Keira explained, gripping Haydenâs hand tightly. Lena glared at Keira. "Youâre a mother now, and yet youâre still acting like a child. Do you have any idea what condition youâre in?"
Love's Redemption   Chapter 1009
"Itâs fine. I can do it," Hayden said naturally as he picked up the basin and went to fetch warm water. The moment he stepped out, Lena turned to scold Keira. "You went through so much pain to give birth to his child. Why would you feel bad about letting him do something for you?" "Itâs not that I feel badâI just feel embarrassed," Keira whispered in defense. Lena rolled her eyes. "So dramatic." Keira shot her a glare in return. "Just wait until itâs your turn. When your husband has to handle your private matters, youâll understand how awkward it is." The moment the words left Keira's mouth, she saw Lenaâs face turn red. Lena quickly hugged the baby and turned away. But Keira caught it. Something was off. "WaitâĶ why are you blushing?" Keira asked suspiciously. "I am not blushing," she denied immediately. What Keira didnât know was that her words had triggered the memory of Lena's ridiculous dreamâwhere she had been lying on the delivery bed, cursing Aaron while gi
Love's Redemption   Chapter 1008
The moment she finished cursing, Lena jolted awake. She sat there, dazed. What kind of ridiculous dream was that? She had assisted in delivering countless babies before, but this was the first time she had ever dreamed of giving birth herself. And not only thatâshe had dreamed of giving birth to Aaronâs child? That was beyond outrageous. Absolutely absurd! What a way to start the new year. That dream was anything but beautiful. Lena ran a hand down her face, shaking off the lingering unease. She quickly got up, poured herself a glass of water to calm down, and then left the break room. Back in the hospital room, Hayden was feeding Keira. Keira was perfectly capable of eating on her own, but he insisted on feeding her, saying that she was in a special period and should be treated like a queen. That this was the time to learn how to be spoiled properly. Fine. If this was how he wanted to make up for the suffering she endured giving birth to their daughter, sheâd give
Love's Redemption   Chapter 1007
Keira looked at Lena and smiled as she followed up on Haydenâs words. "Youâre family. Itâs different." Lena shot her a subtle glare before stuffing the red envelope into her pocket and saying, "Give me the rest. Iâll hand them out for you later." Hayden passed her the prepared stack of red envelopes, and as she took them, she asked, "What about the other departments?" Hayden and Aaron exchanged a glance and chuckled. "Of course. Every medical staff member in this hospital gets one." "President Hart, youâre too generous," Lena said, giving him a thumbs-up. With that, she took the envelopes and left. Aaron glanced at the time. "If thereâs nothing else, Iâll be heading back now." "Mm. Happy New Year!" Hayden said, offering his holiday wishes. "Happy New Year to your whole family," Aaron replied, adding a few extra words that made both Hayden and me instinctively turn toward the baby in the bassinet. From today onward, we were officially a family of three. Outside the h
Love's Redemption   Chapter 1006
When Keira returned to the hospital room, she was greeted by a sight that made her pause. The room was decorated with fresh flowers and balloons, and beside her bed, there was a small cart filled with various gift boxes. The atmosphere was so festive that if someone walked in, they might have thought it was a birthday party rather than a postpartum recovery room. "Whatâs all this?" Lena asked on Keira's behalf. "A reward for my wife," Hayden answered, his hand still holding Keira's as he gazed at her with deep affection. "She went through so much. This is my way of thanking her." Keira smiled faintly. "I donât need any of this." "Whether you need it or not is one thing. Giving it to you is my choice," Hayden said, pressing a kiss onto Keira's fingertips. "Even if everything I have already belongs to you, I still want to give you more." "Such a loving husbandâhonestly, what more could a woman ask for?" Lena teased before patting Keira's hospital bed. "But if President Hart r
Love's Redemption   Chapter 1005
Elder Mitchell wasnât buying it. "That just means you guys didnât really want to give anything. If you truly wanted to, thereâs no such thing as a gift that canât be delivered." The two old men started bickering again, but Hayden ignored them. Instead, he kept his eyes on the infant bathing room. Before long, the nurse finished bathing the baby and carried her out. Hayden reached out to take her, but the two elders immediately moved to get closer. He blocked them without hesitation. "Donât you know old peopleâs eyes are toxic? You shouldnât be staring at her for too long." Elder Hart: "âĶ" Elder Mitchell: "âĶ" With that, Hayden carried the baby and walked away. The two old men trailed after him, hoping to catch another glimpse, but Hayden wasnât about to give them the chance. "Congratulations," Aaron, who had been standing nearby, offered his well wishes. "Itâs a daughter. Take a look," Hayden said, his pride practically radiating off him. Aaron lowered his gaze to the
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