Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 25 Alex stond m a black dress shirt and matching suit his demeanine calm and refined .

He glanced freen at faint , almost seductive smile .

Iroer momentarily , staring at him my trond You … why are you Tonuldnt even hanh my sentener .

My mouth want kerjan had rained a scene at the charity auction earlier to match Austins anger didit concem me as much as the fact that I had embarrassed the Herrera family I har atreaty brand yurt for humer coining I just hadnt expected Ales to sher over me , calm yet unreadable , and a chollaan own my spior .

Wabent a mad .

Alex lifted the set eyes still carried that halamal , almost soothing smile like a warm spring her But to me , it felt anything but reassuring .

Something was unsettling about it , though the alcohol duled my fear tagid courage really want Not that I was even the timist type .

It was just that , standing before Alex , I always had this strange feeling like Tears Then how else could be always know exactly where to strike ! The enclosed space was e was filled a the faint , woody scent of his cologne , crisp and cool .

It was oddly comforting , muking the tension in my That went had a way of pulling people in .

Hefore I knew it , my eyes drafted shut again .

The car had barely come to a stop when I shoved the door open and bolted .

I barely made it to the nearest Blower bed before thrown everything in my stomach .

My head spun , eyes stinging as heaved until I felt like I was going to spit out my soul over someone e elses mistakes .

Never drinking on an empty stomach again .

And definitely not punishing myself over The moment I was done , my head cleared just enough for me to catch my breath .

Pressing my fingers to my temple .

I turned- Austin was walking toward me , his face unreadable , his steps quick .

Instinctively , I took a step back Laurel , are you okay Austin asked anxiously .

His hand reached out , hesitation flickering in his eyes .

Come on , stop this .

What happened tom -lets just put it behind us .

Tomorrow , well go get the marriage certificate , and after that , well visit Morn at the hospital Okay I stilled , completely caught off guard .

It had only been a few hours , and now he was apologizing ! Over the past six years , wed had our fair share of arguments .

At first , Austin would still try to smooth things over , but at some point , he stopped bothering Stopped explaining And I adjusted .

Everyone around me made sure I did .

They said , Laurel , youre twenty five .

Austins a good man dont be stupid , just murry him already Every marriage has problems .

You cant be so naive .

As long as its not something major , just let it go ? 1 had wanted a home of my own .

Coming from a brokeri family , I longed for something stable , something real Even if his parents didnt like me .

Even if Rosemary was always hovering around him .

I had convinced myself that marriage would change e things .

That his family would warm up to me over time .

That Rosemary y would finally back on .

I had clung to those hopes , even when Austin hit me for the first time because Rosemary had attempted suicide , and somehow , that was my fault had still hoped , right up until the moment Austin brought Rosemary along when we were supposed to get our marriage certificate And when Austin laid hands on me again , because of Rosemarys lies , whatever hope I had left shattered .

Austin , dont come any closer .

I think we should keep some distance , I said warily , my voice steady despite the turmoil inside me .

Laurel , your moms still in the hospital .

I promised her wed get married today .

If not today , then tomorrose , okay ? Austin said Austin ignored my warning , stepping forward and grabbing my arm like he thought I had come here looking for him .

I just couldnt understand why Austin wasnt angry at all after I caused such a sornet Dud he really think we can just go back to the way things weret Before I could say anything , a deep , cool voice cut through the night .

Let her go Austin Htiffened .

Turning around , his eyes flashed with something close to disbelief .

Unclef : Then I jerked my arm free , exhaling quietly as I took a step back 1/2 Chapter 25 Ales had bern Iraning casually against his car , cigarette between his fingers , washing the whole scepe unfold .

He only stepped in when Austin grabbed me probably because he had no choice .

After all , no one in the Herrera family knew about our marriage plans .

If they had , it wouldve already caused an uproar Was that why he was intervening ? To keep this hidden ? But something was off .

If Alex wanted a secret marriage , he could choose anyone .

Why met Austin swallowed , his expression uneasy .

Uncle … why are you still in Nifelheim Cary ? Alex didnt even look at him , his eyes steady on me , his voice unhurried .

Austin , Laurel already ended things with you .

Dont make this harder than Austins head snapped up .

He retorted , We were just fighting ! We didnt break up Oh ! Is that so Alex raised an eyebrow before shifting his gaze to me , waiting What a joke .

Like Id risk my life crossing him a third time .

He couldt possibly think that I still had a different kind of relationship with Austinu could be ! Austin , I already told you when I left for Harbor City were done , I said , my voice firm .

Without hesitation , I stepped behind Alex Austin stood there , thrown off balance .

He opened his mouth like he wanted to argue , but Alex shut him down with a single glance .

Figure out hu youre going to tell the family yourself , Alex said coolly , Dont expect her to cover for you Then Alex turned to me .

Ill have my driver take you home ? I nodded immediately .

As I slid into the car .

I stole a glance at the Bluestar Hotel in the distance , a sudden wave of regret washing over me Shouldve slept a little longer .

When else was I ever going to stay in the biggest penthouse suite ?