Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 14 uldnt help but smile faintly .

Dont be mat .

Im not wasting a penny on that jerk .

thonsand dollars a night .

Not terribly expensive , but it sidential matter at the Bluestar Hesel under Avelino name rubys annoyance Laurel , why did you book two ent you the presidental mine .

And as for your card , 1 dibt think it Twe been an caught up with the charity auction coming up .

That ndys uning , by the way ? There w a brief ulence on the other end of the line before Austins tone softened 11 pick you up for the auction that day ing a deep breath .

I kept my vodor strady.

No worries ) Just then , I heard the soch , aury voice of Rosemary in the background , and Austin hung up quickly .

Angela rolled her eyes .

Wow , that was quick .

You know , you could have charged his card just to make him feel a linte pam mirked , my eyes drifting to her pretty , flushed face Tm married to Alex , remember ? No way Im using his nephews card for anything Angela froze , her eyes wide with disbelief .

Wait did you real really marry .

y Alex I nodded The marriage certificates in my bag , you want to see it? After I disconnected Austins card , I felt a wright lift off my shoulders .

I didnt want anything to do with him anymore .

Hin card was just a formality ; he knew Id never used it When I moved out .

I took only my belongings .

Everything Austin bought me was left behind .

1 was sure he thought Id come crawling back , that wed end up together because , in his eyes , a woman like me wouldnt find anyone else to marry .

To him , I was just someone who would always be waiting for him , no matter what he did .

To think he was so confident , thinking Id fall for his line act as if 1.5 million dollars wasnt a big deal to me .

All he cared about was keeping his mother happy with my hard earned money , while he spent his on Rosemary .

He really thought I was a fool Angela broke my thoughts with a sharp laugh .

After lunch , Ill take you shopping , then well get all dressed up for the reunion and show those two exactly what theyve missed Her voice was laced with bitterness .

At our high school reunion , he actually brought Rosemary .

I cant believe you put up with him for six whole I dont want to make it public that I married Alex just yet , I replied .

She caused an eyebrow , confused But most people already know about you and Austin , and now hes bringing Rosemary ? Doesnt that make things awkward ? I smiled faintly .

ul .

Trust me , Ive never been one to let things slide .

Angela snorted .

Dont forget all the crap you put up with from the Herrera family .

I just shrugged , smiling After lunch , Angela took me shopping , picking out a few luxury pieces and bags .

I chose a few understated unes ; Ive never been one for flashy items Afterward , I told her Id catch up with her at the reunion later .

She nodded , though I could tell she was still puzzled by my odd behavior .

Chapter 14 1 atrived at Florstat Hotel about ten mimors later , only to spot Hodhi Harrow standing by the entrance , waiting for the rest of nor classmates .

When he owe me , has eyes widened , but the surprise quickly faded .

He walked up to me quickly Laurel , the groups waiting for you on the second v a zlight not before stepping into the elevator , a sole creeping onto mny lips .

When I reached the private room , laughter echoed from inside .

was about to open the door when footsteps caught my attention 1 turned , spoming Erin and Polly hurrying toward ine Before ) knew it , they pulled me into the nearby reutroni Laurel , what are you doing here ! Austin said you wouldnt come , Polly said , her voice a mix of frustration and disbelief .

And now be brings Rosemary to the reunion What a jerk Erin was equally exasperated .

So , whats g going on between you two now ! I laughed softly .

Its fine Austin told me he was bringing Rosemary .

He said it see my classmates , not her Pally , ever the a problem with it , I shouldnt come .

But honestly .

Im here to e protector , wrapped her arm around minne .

Dont worry .

If Rosemary dares to cross you , shell regret it Tm with you .

Erin chimed in , nodding firmly .

I nodded with a smile .

Lets go , theyre waiting for us .

When I stepped into the room , Austins eyes locked with mine .

Rosemary , who had been holding his arm , froze , her smile faltering .

She quickly let go of Austin , stepping aside as she walked toward me .

Laurel ! You came ! You should sit with Austin I raised an eyebrow at her forced sweetness .

Rosemary .

Austins been with you all day .

You must be exhausted .

Go sit down .

Her face paled slightly , but she quickly put on a smile .

Laurel , youre not mad , are you ? I didnt bring much with me , so Austin insisted we go shopping Rosemary y put of on a pitiful expression , helplessly glancing at Austin .

She batted her lashes at him , but I just shrugged .

How could I be mad ? You knew I was dealing with my moms illness , and you came along to support Austin .

If hes taking care of you , then thats only right .

I turned to Austin with a playful scold .

Austin , you know Rosemary isnt well .

How could you let her travel all this way to the reunion ? Austin seemed taken aback , clearly not expecting my response .

The group started whispering among themselves .

Wait , I thought Austin and Laurel broke up ? Is that not the case ! one voice whispered .

No , theyre definitely not over , another voice replied .

Austins face darkened , and Rosemarys checks flushed .

This was just the beginning .

I glanced over at Austin with a smirk .

Why dont you sit with Rosemary ? Im not great at playing the host , Rosemary , now visibly uncomfortable , opened her mouth to say something , but Angela walked over and pulled me aside before she could .

Laurel , come sit with me .

Youve been dealing with your moms illness all day .

You need to rest .

Everyone in the room exchanged glances .

Just then , the door opened , and an elderly man with graying hair walked in .

Everyone immediately stood .

It was none other than our high school teacher , Elio Bowen