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Chapter 980

Author: Rosie Steppe
Lena was so startled that she was about to ask what he was doing when, suddenly, her wrist tightened. A sharp pain shot through her wrist bone, and the heavy weight in her hand disappeared.

Aaron held the bracelet, staring at her for two whole seconds before turning around and walking away.

Watching his retreating figure, Lena’s lips parted slightly, but in the end, she said nothing.

After all, she had planned to return it anyway. Since he wanted to take it back himself, she might as well let him. At least it saved her the trouble of dealing with it.

She just wondered what excuse he would come up with to return it on her behalf.

Naturally, after that, it would be awkward for her to go back inside. So, she sent a message to Ron, saying that an emergency had come up at the hospital and she had to rush back.

At times like this, she was grateful for her profession. No matter when she used this excuse, no one would question it—after all, it was a matter of life and death.

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