Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 127 Chapter 127 I looked calmly at Ivan , who sat before me , his complexion allow and bagged the didnt have the word agre of hostility , just a bone chilling coldness .

In just a few short days , Ivan seemed to have turned auto a completely different person Are you sure youve got the right person ? I smiled and stared at kun I had no idea what had happened to him , but I could see the wariness at this eyes And his dark circles were severe .

I wondered if he might suddenly drop dead righe three Ivan forced his stiff face into something resembling a smirk .

I need your help He shivered slightly , wrapping his arms around himself .

Realizing how conspicuous the gesture we he guddy oddret or the cup of coffee on the table , took a small sip , and continued , Help me quit The moment he finished speaking , I stood up .

Ivan froze but didnt try to stop me He just sat there , curled up in the most inconspicuous comer of the cafe Hout for his dea doker , more world tate mistaken him for a homeless man or someone suffering from a mental breakdown I asked a server for a cup of water before returning to my seat and placing the glass in from of him Never in my life did I think Id be able to sit down so calmly with someone from the Hill family Expecially or with a mat who had once humiliated me .

Thanks , Ivan muttered hoarsely , forcing the words out .

I let out a mocking laugh .

I just wanted to see how pathetic youve become To my surprise , Ivan didnt get angry .

Instead , he lifted his head slightly , met my gaze , and chuckled binery .

I deserve it I said nothing , simply watching the man across from me , sunken and dejected .

The contrast between the arrogant , sneering man he used to be and the ghost of himself sitting here now was suking Not that Id ever truly hated him .

Most of the time , people like him didnt even bother using their brains .

If he had half a brain , he wouldnt have ended up like this .

As the eldest grandson of the Hill family , Ivan had once held the potential for a decent future .

Although he wasnt very intelligent , as long as he followed the rules , he could still gain admission to a university .

The Hills had money , which meant he could buy his way into a good college .

And after graduation , it wasnt like he had to struggle .

Hed just take up some cushy position in the family business .

Even if he was an idiot , he could have surrounded himself with capable , loyal people to help him .

As long as he steered clear of gambling and drugs , didnt try to start his own business , and simply took over his faners well- established company , he could have lived a life far better than the average person .

But no .

Ivan just had to be stubborn , reckless , and worst of all , hopelessly lovesick Id seen plenty of women lose themselves over love , but a man like him was rare .

Im sorry .

I was wrong before .

Ivans voice was low and trembling .

One hand gripped the other tightly , his face contorted 1/3 Chapter 127 with pain .

I wont bother you anymore .

He reached for his phone , preparing to leave , but before he could I caugin ekst I sighed .

Where are you staying ? Ill take you home Ivan frowned .

Arent you afraid I might try to hurt you ? I stood up , turning to glance at him still slumped on the couch .

My voice was indifferent .

Do you wan to go to wittcard right here , in front of everyone ? His body stiffened .

Then , without another word , he scrambled to his feet I was never afraid of him before , and now , looking at the half dead mess hed become , he was even less of a freat Honestly , Ivan was stupid .

If not for his mother , I wouldnt have bothered saving him at all As we stepped out of the National Mall , Ivan raised his hand to hail a cab , but I stopped him Moments later , a dirty , beat up Mercedes Benz pulled up in front of us .

Get in , I said , leaving no room for argument .

If he refused , then Id have done my part , and that would be the end of in Ivan clutched his arm , eyeing the young man in the drivers seat with suspicion .

He didnt know the driver .

After a brief hesitation , he slid into the backseat .

Through the rearview mirror , I saw him shrink into the corner , looking like an abandoned child who had been bulled and left out in the cold .

Marvin had come at my request , summoned by a simple text .

In his current state , Ivan needed someone to watch over him I was heading back to Newton City tomorrow and had neither the time nor the patience to play babysitter .

And even if I did , I couldnt be seen spending too much time with him .

If Alex caught wind of it , he wouldnt care whether there was anything between us .

Hed make sure I paid for it .

At the moment , the only person I could turn to for help was Marvin .

After getting Ivans address , I couldnt hide my shock .

I stared straight at him .

Be honest , Ivan .

Did you kill someone or rack up a massive gambling debt ? Is that why youre holed up in some shady motel ? Ivan shook his head quickly .

His usually sharp gaze had turned dazed and unfocused .

No ….

Staying in a hotel is too dangerous , he mumbled , his voice trembling- I grabbed a bottle of water , twisted off the cap , and handed it to him .

Drink .

It might help .

He hesitated for a second before taking it and chugging down several large gulps .

Someone wants to kill me .

His words sent a jolt through me .

Marvin glanced at me in the rearview mirror , his expression full of doubt .

It was clear he was wondering where the hell Id picked up this lunatic .

I asked , What the hell have you been up to these past few days ? For some reason , I recalled the death of Vivian , Calum , and that guy , Jake .

2/3 Chapter 127 Could the third person be tvant Ban 1 dismissed the thrnight almost immediately , A lovesick fool like him would never do anything to betray Kosemary , The explosion in the sudante … I shouldve died in that accident , Ivan mattered .

Immediately , his entire body went limp .

Marvin slammed on the brakes , pulling the car to the side of the road .

He said , Shit , hes not dead , is he ? I havent made enough money for a new wife yet ! I rolled my eyes at Marvin , Marvin asked , Laurel , did you drug him ? I nodded matter of factly , Look at those dark circles .

If he doesnt sleep soon , Im afraid he really will die in your car ? Marvin scoffed , Right .

But seriously , who the hell is this guy ? He got some kind of persecution complex or what ?