๋ก๊ทธ์ธ๊ณต์
Chapter 961
๊ด๋ จ ์ฑํฐ
Love's Redemptionย ย ย 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 hadnโt done anything to promote herselfโnot even for this little courtyard. But she couldnโt 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, โWelcome!โ โOh my, where did this little beauty come from? Is your boss hiring child laborers now?
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 963
โTo put it simply, when Iโm with him, my heartbeat isnโt the same. I know what that means. But our relationship is what it is. Even if thereโs no blood relation, itโs still not possible,โ Lena admitted, finally revealing her feelings. Her ties and concerns all revolved around Aaronโs identity. โWhat if he could handle everything? Including your parents and grandparents?โ Keira pressed further. Lena gave a bitter smile. โAnd could he stop others from gossiping?โ โAre you living for others? Who doesnโt talk about others, and who hasnโt been talked about behind their back?โ Keira tried to reason with her. โRea, humans are social creatures. Itโs impossible not to care what others think,โ Lena sighed, blowing at her bangs and sending them flying upward. At that moment, Nina ran over, her face brimming with joy. โI found a drawing on a leaf!โ She held up a leaf and pointed to it. โDoesnโt this look like a turtle lying down?โ She wasnโt wrongโit really did look like a turtle.
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 964
Aaron meant what he saidโhe truly didnโt bother Lena again. It was as if life had reverted to how it was when heโd gone abroad. Lena even started wondering if he had left the country again, until she received a call from Briana. โYour uncle is going to announce his true parentage this Sunday. Your grandparents havenโt been eating well these past few days. Come back and keep them company, will you? Youโre the only one who can cheer them up,โ Briana said. Hearing this made Lena feel uneasy. Knowing Aaronโs intention to sever ties with the Ace family, she found herself perplexed. Hadnโt he already given up on her? If so, why was he still doing this? Unless... he had always wanted to cut ties with the Ace family, regardless of her. โWhy would he do this?โ Lena murmured under her breath. โWhat did you say?โ Briana asked, not catching her words. โMom, has uncleโฆ been in the country this whole time?โ Lena asked cautiously. โOf course. Where else would he go? His career here ha
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 965
Aaronโs voice carried through the phone, reaching Lenaโs ears. Her eyes lit upโif he wasnโt home tonight, she could visit her grandparents without worry. - By evening, Lena arrived at the Ace residence, carrying a bag of nutritional supplements and her grandparentsโ favorite desserts. The well-maintained courtyard had been recently equipped with solar-powered lights, casting a warm glow across the space and brightening every corner. She first glanced into the yard, ensuring that Aaronโs car wasnโt there, before pushing the gate open. โGrandpa, Grandma, Iโm here!โ Lena called as she stepped inside. The lonely old couple looked up at the sound of her voice. Even the housekeeper, who had been cooking in the kitchen, peeked out to greet her warmly. โIs that Lena? Come in, come in!โ the housekeeper, Elaine, said cheerfully. โElaine, youโre busy. Just make an extra serving for me at dinner,โ Lena teased without a hint of shyness. Her grandparents, still in disbelief, confirme
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 966
The weekend had arrived, coinciding with the end of the year. The timing couldnโt have been more fittingโor more ominous. At the hospital, Lenaโs colleagues were busy making plans for New Yearโs Eve celebrations, but she sat at her desk, preoccupied with how to get through the weekend. Tomorrow, Aaron was going to formally announce his decision to sever ties with the Ace family. Even though she had tried to comfort her grandparents and they seemed to accept it, she feared the actual impact would be far greater than any preparation could soften. โDr. Lane, any plans for tomorrow? Join us!โ someone invited her. Lena snapped out of her thoughts. โNo, Iโll be at home with my grandparents.โ Sheโd even be taking an emergency kit, just in case her grandparents couldnโt handle the shock. Her mother, Briana, had been equally anxious, sending multiple reminders throughout the day to ensure Lena would go to the Ace house right after work. The last time she visited, sheโd managed to
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 967
"Do I need to change my shoes?" A gentle female voice came from the doorway. Lena thought she must be hearing things. She snapped her head up, and her eyes landed on a tall girl in casual attire standing by the entrance. Next to her was Aaron, dressed in a dark coat. They hadnโt looked into the house yet, as the entryway was positioned just out of sight from the main living area. However, from her spot on the sofa, Lena had a clear view of them. โNo won't be necessary. My parents donโt wear slippers at home,โ Aaron explained patiently. Lena felt as if she were frozen in place, her mind going blank as she stared at the two of them. Hearing the commotion, Briana walked out from the kitchen, and she, too, stopped in her tracks. It was rareโunheard of, evenโfor Aaron to bring a girl home. The implications were obvious. โSister,โ Aaron greeted Briana first, then introduced the girl beside him. โThis is my friend.โ Briana nodded quickly, her surprise evident. โHello!โ The g
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 968
โMr. Ace, why the sudden preference for plain water?โ Elaine asked as she poured a glass. โItโs not for me. Itโs for Xandy,โ Aaron replied, his eyes flicking toward Lena, who kept her head down, still rinsing the same tomato. Elaine chuckled. โYour girlfriend is very pretty. She seems like a sweet and kind young lady. I bet your parents can finally relax now.โ โMm, everyone can be at ease,โ Aaron replied, his tone carrying a subtle undertone. Lena didnโt lift her head, but she heard the implication clearly. โNot just at easeโhappy too,โ Elaine said as she handed him the glass of water. Taking it, Aaron thanked her. โThank you, Elaine.โ Then he left the kitchen. Elaine watched him go, sighing wistfully. โHis parents have been waiting for this day for so long.โ Turning back, she noticed Lena was still rinsing the same tomatoโagain. Elaine reached over and turned off the faucet. โMiss Lena, if you keep washing that tomato, itโs going to lose all its skin,โ she teased.
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 969
โCome here,โ Deborah called, motioning for Lena to approach. She introduced her to Xandra with a cheerful smile. โThe two of you may be the same age, but from now on, you must properly call her your aunt. Understand?โ Xandraโs face flushed red. โThereโs no need for that. Just call me Xandy.โ Nervously, she tugged at Aaronโs sleeve. He glanced at her before responding calmly, โOur family values etiquette. Generational hierarchy matters.โ Etiquette? Wasnโt this just a ploy to make her call Xandra โAuntโ? Was he in such a rush to give her a title to avoid any misunderstandings? Whether it was to clarify things for Xandra or to distance himself from her, Lena couldnโt help but feel a petty frustration bubbling up. Fine. If Aaron wanted her to say it, she would. โAunt Xandra,โ Lena said, her tone neutral but deliberate. Xandraโs face turned even redder. โNo, really, you can just call me Xandy.โ โI should call you that, and itโs not for free. As my elder, you owe me a red e
์ต์ ์ฑํฐ
Love's Redemptionย ย ย 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 arenโt you eating?" She had already eaten two dumplings before realizing he hadnโt touched any. "Iโm not hungry." Three words. Which meant he hadnโt eaten yet. "Thereโs too much food. I canโt 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 naturallyโuntil she realized what she had just done. Aaron froze for a second, surprised by her gesture. The moment of hesitation made her realize tooโwasnโt this kind of inappropriate? She was just about to pull her hand back whenโ He leaned in and took the dumpling straight into his mouth. Lenaโs face flushed red in an instant. She hurriedly withdrew her hand, lowered her head, and focused on eating. Meanwhile, Aar
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 1012
She was shocked to see him here so early. Especially todayโa day when everyone was celebrating the new year, spending time with their loved onesโand yet, he was here. With her. Lena wasnโt 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 didnโt 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 smallโa 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 dreamโand let o
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 1011
"If it werenโt for my goddaughter, I wouldnโt even bother with you," Lena said, gently rocking the baby in her arms. "Right, little Aurora? Your godmother just adores you." "Come on, Aurora, itโs time to eat," Lena said as she carefully placed the baby in Keira's arms. Although it was her first time, Keira wasnโt embarrassed. She followed Lenaโs instructions, trying to breastfeed for the first time. But the process wasโฆ painful. And since her posture was incorrect, neither of them got it rightโKeira ended up covered in sweat from struggling, and her baby still hadnโt eaten properly. Panic set in. Anxiety crept up her spine. "What do I do?" Keira asked, her voice tight with unease. "Itโs okay. This happens at first. Letโs transition with formula for now," Lena reassured Keira before glancing at Hayden, who had been standing there the whole time, watching anxiouslyโand sweating just as much as Keira was. "Go make your daughter a bottle," she told him. Hayden, the man wh
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 1010
That conversationโฆ 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 leaveโonly 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, Haydenโalready feeling awkward from Keira's teasingโfroze. The sound from outside made him even more uncomfortable. Keira couldnโt hold back her laughter. The moment Keira burst out laughing, however, pain shot through her lower abdomen. "Ahโow!" Keira gasped. Hayden immediately panicked. "Whatโs 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 Haydenโs hand tightly. Lena glared at Keira. "Youโre a mother now, and yet youโre still acting like a child. Do you have any idea what condition youโre in?"
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 1009
"Itโs 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?" "Itโs not that I feel badโI just feel embarrassed," Keira whispered in defense. Lena rolled her eyes. "So dramatic." Keira shot her a glare in return. "Just wait until itโs your turn. When your husband has to handle your private matters, youโll understand how awkward it is." The moment the words left Keira's mouth, she saw Lenaโs face turn red. Lena quickly hugged the baby and turned away. But Keira caught it. Something was off. "Waitโฆ why are you blushing?" Keira asked suspiciously. "I am not blushing," she denied immediately. What Keira didnโt know was that her words had triggered the memory of Lena's ridiculous dreamโwhere she had been lying on the delivery bed, cursing Aaron while gi
Love's Redemptionย ย ย 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 thatโshe had dreamed of giving birth to Aaronโs 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, sheโd give
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 1007
Keira looked at Lena and smiled as she followed up on Haydenโs words. "Youโre family. Itโs different." Lena shot her a subtle glare before stuffing the red envelope into her pocket and saying, "Give me the rest. Iโll 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, youโre too generous," Lena said, giving him a thumbs-up. With that, she took the envelopes and left. Aaron glanced at the time. "If thereโs nothing else, Iโll 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 Redemptionย ย ย 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. "Whatโs 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 donโt 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 husbandโhonestly, what more could a woman ask for?" Lena teased before patting Keira's hospital bed. "But if President Hart r
Love's Redemptionย ย ย Chapter 1005
Elder Mitchell wasnโt buying it. "That just means you guys didnโt really want to give anything. If you truly wanted to, thereโs no such thing as a gift that canโt 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. "Donโt you know old peopleโs eyes are toxic? You shouldnโt be staring at her for too long." Elder Hart: "โฆ" Elder Mitchell: "โฆ" With that, Hayden carried the baby and walked away. The two old men trailed after him, hoping to catch another glimpse, but Hayden wasnโt about to give them the chance. "Congratulations," Aaron, who had been standing nearby, offered his well wishes. "Itโs a daughter. Take a look," Hayden said, his pride practically radiating off him. Aaron lowered his gaze to the
