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Chapter 955
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Love's Redemption   Chapter 956
"Cough, cough..." Lena started coughing uncontrollably as Ron casually spoke. Even a real son-in-law wouldnât start calling his girlfriendâs mother "Mom" right away, let alone someone pretending to be one. Lena stared at him blankly, and Ron winked at her with a gesture that seemed to say "Donât worry." He then turned to speak to Briana on the phone. "Mom, Iâve been with Lena for a few months now. Sheâs been too shy to introduce me to you because she was afraid you wouldnât approve of me... Yes, yes, weâre basically an underground couple." Lena rolled her eyes in disbelief. What kind of nonsense was this? She tried to grab his phone, not wanting to hear any more of his fabrication, but Ron dodged and continued speaking to Briana. "Mom, Iâm really her boyfriend, not fake... Otherwise, why would she be here with me so late at night, right?" Ron certainly had a way with words, and Lena realized that asking him to pretend to be her boyfriend might be the best decision sheâd made
Love's Redemption   Chapter 957
"I've thought about it, and I have a plan. Iâll make them accept it. This is something I need to consider. You donât have to worry," Aaron said with a tone of responsibility. Lena fell silent. A few seconds later, she replied, "Even if they accept it, I can't... Uncle, Iâve always seen you as my uncle and never felt anything else." Ronâs apartment was on the fifth floor, giving Lena a clear view of his face. His expression was slightly tense as he continued looking up at her. Though she couldnât see his eyes, she could still feel the depth of emotion in them, and the loneliness he must have felt after being rejected. Lena lowered her gaze, unable to watch any longer. "Uncle, we have such a good relationship, donât ruin it, please." "Do you know how many years Iâve liked you?" Aaron suddenly asked. Lenaâs heart skipped a beat. How many years had he liked her? Did that mean heâd had feelings for her all along? But he had never mentioned it, and she had never sensed it. He
Love's Redemption   Chapter 958
This questionâ"Willing?"âkept echoing in Lenaâs mind. It haunted her so much that she spent yet another sleepless night. Her answer was clear: she couldnât. She knew Aaron had made his move and wouldnât give up easily. But she simply couldnât agree. And if she didnât say yes, there was nothing he could do about it. Besides, she truly saw him as her younger uncleâthere was no way she could see him as a boyfriend. âDr. Lane, not sleeping well lately?â the hospital director asked as soon as he saw her. One glance, and he could tell she looked exhausted. âA bit of insomnia,â Lena admitted honestly. âIs it because you donât have a boyfriend? Want me to introduce you to a few?â 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. âDirector, Iâll find someone myself. No need for you to concern yourself.â Aaron hadnât gotten an answer from her, nor had he pursued her aggressively
Love's Redemption   Chapter 959
Aaron had a knack for handling people, never revealing all his cards at once. "I'm pursuing Lil' Lena," he said calmly. Ron's eyes widened, his breath catching in his throat. A few seconds later, he finally reacted, and everything became clear. Lena had asked him to play the role of her boyfriend. Out of respect for her privacy, he hadnât pried into the reason. Later, heâd asked Hayden, who simply told him to go along with it and not ask too many questions. Now he understoodâit was because Aaron was pursuing her. âYouâre already aware of my situation with her,â Aaron continued. âThis process wonât be smooth, so itâs a good idea for her to use you as a stand-in boyfriend for now.â Ron understood perfectly. His role was to act as a cover, fooling the fake mother-in-law like yesterday while giving Aaron and Lena space to start a secret relationship. This was precisely Aaronâs plan. He wanted Lena to first accept him, to spend time together, and build their connection before
Love's Redemption   Chapter 960
âWhat happened? Did you get into a fight?â That was Keira's first reaction upon seeing Haydenâs injury. Lena glanced at his wound. âCome over and sit down. Iâll take care of it for you.â âItâs nothing,â Hayden brushed off the offer and turned to Keira instead. âYou were right. Someone was watching us from the courtyard.â Keira's heart skipped a beat. âWhat? Did they follow us to the hospital?â âYes, I caught them. Iâll get to the bottom of this soon.â A cold, menacing glint flashed in Haydenâs eyesâsomething Keira hadnât seen in a long time. The fact that he was injured meant whoever had been following them wasnât ordinary. A shiver ran down Keira's spine. But at least theyâd caught the person. âHowâs the checkup? Is everything okay?â Despite the situation, Haydenâs first concern was still his wife. Knowing he had just dealt with the stalker, Keira decided not to mention the additional tests Lena had ordered. âItâs fine. With Lena here, what could possibly go wrong?â
Love's Redemption   Chapter 961
After Keira's checkup, Hayden returned. The first thing Keira did was look him over from head to toe, relieved to find he hadnât acquired any new injuries. âDid you get anything out of him?â âHe confessed he was broke and was looking to steal some money,â Hayden replied. âThat simple?â Lena was skeptical. Keira doubted it too, and judging by Haydenâs expression, he wasnât convinced either. She looked at him, seeking confirmation. âDo you think thatâs all there is to it?â âThis man does have a prior record of theft and robbery,â Hayden said. âI let him go but had someone tail him. Weâll investigate further by tracking his contacts.â With that, he took the checkup report from Lena. Lena explained, âItâs nothing serious, just pregnancy-related. Make sure she gets foot massages, soaks her feet, and avoids standing too much.â After the checkup was completed, Keira arranged for Lena to visit them later at the courtyard and left with Hayden. - When they arrived at the courty
Love's Redemption   Chapter 962
Keira knew Sasha had no ill intentions, but what about others? In this society, there were very few who genuinely wanted the best for you. Even if they wished you well, they rarely wanted you to do better than them. Had she been too high-profile lately? Did she provoke envy and jealousy? Actually, she hadnât done anything to promote herselfânot even for this little courtyard. But she couldnât control the guests who came here and spread the word. Maybe the stalker Hayden mentioned showed up because of this. Sasha only left in the afternoon, but Nina refused to go no matter what. She insisted on staying with Keira. Since Keira had already promised to take her out to play, she let her stay. Besides, Nina was well-behaved and not mischievous. Her lively energy brought a unique vitality to the courtyard. When Lena arrived, Nina stood at the entrance and greeted her adorably, âWelcome!â âOh my, where did this little beauty come from? Is your boss hiring child laborers now?
Love's Redemption   Chapter 963
âTo put it simply, when Iâm with him, my heartbeat isnât the same. I know what that means. But our relationship is what it is. Even if thereâs no blood relation, itâs still not possible,â Lena admitted, finally revealing her feelings. Her ties and concerns all revolved around Aaronâs identity. âWhat if he could handle everything? Including your parents and grandparents?â Keira pressed further. Lena gave a bitter smile. âAnd could he stop others from gossiping?â âAre you living for others? Who doesnât talk about others, and who hasnât been talked about behind their back?â Keira tried to reason with her. âRea, humans are social creatures. Itâs impossible not to care what others think,â Lena sighed, blowing at her bangs and sending them flying upward. At that moment, Nina ran over, her face brimming with joy. âI found a drawing on a leaf!â She held up a leaf and pointed to it. âDoesnât this look like a turtle lying down?â She wasnât wrongâit really did look like a turtle.
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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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