Chapter 787

“Mom,” Lena said with a helpless smile, “is this Grandpa’s birthday party or my personal matchmaking event?”

“Why not both?” Carol replied, breezy as ever. “It’s settled—keep an open mind later. My beautiful, talented daughter could snag a boyfriend in seconds.”

Lena sighed. “Fine, fine. You go play matchmaker. I’m gonna find Rea—she even brought Grandpa a gift.”

She used me as an escape route and plopped down beside me a moment later. I’d overheard the whole thing and couldn’t help but grin.

“Your mom’s got guts. And honestly, she’s not wrong. Weren’t you the one who said the best way to get over someone is to move on with someone else?”

“Alright, if I see someone I like, I’ll make a move immediately.”

Before she could finish, Aaron strolled into view. In a sleek black suit with the top button of his shirt undone, he had this polished-but-effortless look that could rival a movie star. The dark fabric against his pale skin gave him an untouchable, almost mysterious vibe.

“Your uncle’s kind of a heartthrob,” I teased.

Lena followed my gaze and shrugged. “He’s always been like that. Back in school, I was his unofficial mailbox for love letters.”

Well, duh. With that face? Total chick magnet.

“So, has he ever dated anyone?” I asked.

Lena thought for a second. “Nope.”

“Then he’s probably hung up on someone he can’t let go of,” I said.

She gave me a ‘where’s this coming from?’ look but then smirked. “Oh, right. Because you’re such an expert on love.”

“Wow, coming in for the kill,” I shot back. “Do you even want my help tonight?”

Before I could keep roasting her, Aaron started walking toward us. Lena instantly straightened up like she was about to meet the president.

I snorted. “Seriously? You guys were like siblings growing up. Why are you acting like he’s your boss now?”

She ignored me, so I leaned closer. “Lena, you sure there’s nothing weird between you two? Besides, you know… seeing each other naked that one time?”

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Her fingers clamped down on my thigh in a pinch so sharp, I yelped.

Aaron, arriving just in time, raised a brow. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, Uncle Aaron,” Lena said quickly, cutting me off before I could out her.

Her flustered vibe was priceless—completely unlike her usual cool, composed self. I bit back a laugh.

Aaron’s gaze drifted to Lena’s wrist before he asked, “Where’s your boyfriend?”

Ouch. Direct hit.

“Why would he be here?” Lena replied, not missing a beat.

Aaron gave her a long look, and just when I thought the exchange might get awkward, he simply replied, “Fair point.”

Before the tension could thicken, a cheery voice cut in. “Aaron!”

A guy in a suit jacket and sneakers jogged over, looking like he’d just come from a casual Friday.

Aaron glanced at his watch. “Shaun, you’re late.”

“Something came up,” Shaun said, brushing it off as his eyes landed on us. “And who are these two lovely ladies?”

“Hi, Shaun,” Lena said, polite as ever.

Shaun squinted at her, like she was familiar but he couldn’t place her. Then his eyes lit up. “Wait—are you Aaron’s little darling?!”

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