Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 27 The moment I opened the door , Amanda stood there , fuming with rage .

I tiles with ven crnom , locked into me like she wanted to burn me alive .

Her face twisted in anger , making her look almost terrifying .

Her eyes , Just as Amanda raised her hand to slap me , I grabbed her wrist tiglutly with my injured hand , Ananda let out a sharp yelp , but that didnt stop her from huurling insults Taurel , do you have no manners at all ? How dare you lay hands on your elder ? First , you try to kill Rosemary , and now youre coming after me ? You filthy bitch , do you even know your place Bach .

Then what does that make you ! An old lag ! My voice was eerily callin as In Linet her furious gaze .

My grip on her wrist didnt loosen .

Amnambios expression twosted in like shed just seen a glinst .

Got simprising .

For six years , Id played the role of the obedient , well mannered girl in front of her maybe even a little timid .

She never expected to see this side of me .

You are talk back to me ? And call me names ? Amanida shricked .

Ill never let Austin marry you .

You can go ahead and watch your mother die from the stress youve caused her ! You came here singing at ine , and I was just supposed to stand there and take it ? [ scoffed .

Austin and I broke up .

My moms well being is none of your convertt , but one things for sure youre definitely going to die before me .

Our argument had gotten so loud that the neighbors started peeking out of their doors .

This wasnt a new building , so people here were naturally At the same time , I let go of Amandas arm , and she staggered backward , dramatically falling to the floor .

She pushed me ! You all saw it she I stared at her , genuinely dumbfounded .

You were the one who tried to hit me first .

Theres a security camera right above my door .

And with my injured hand already bleeding , do you really think I couldve pushed you that hard ! Amanda froze for a second , clearly not expecting me to fight back like this .

Failing to pin the blame on me .

Amanda grew desperate .

Laurel , are you really not going to stop until Rosemary is dead ! Why cant you just leave her alone ! You wanted to move out with Austin , but Rosemary stayed behind to take care of his parents .

And instead of being grateful , youre setting her up Spreading lies about her ? If anything happens to her , Ill make sure you pay for it Shes been taking care of you ? Are you sure you want someone like her around ? What if she decides to slip something into your food one day ! I mean , I wouldnt take that risk if I were you I smiled , watching as Amandas expression shifted from anger to hesitation .

Then , as if snapping back to her senses , Amanda scowled .

You are so incredibly disrespectful .

I should never have let Austin be with you in the frit place .

Youre a curse .

You killed your dad , and now your moms in the hospital because of you .

And now youre coming after us? Wait , if I were really a curse , shouldnt you be dead by now ? I crossed my arms and tiled my head .

Maybe you should get yourself checked .

You wouldnt want to drop dead at my doorstep , would you ! Im broke I cant afford a lawsuit Amandas face turned bright red .

She was so furious that she couldnt even form a response .

Just then , the elevator dinged , and Austin stepped out , Amandas whole demeanor shifted instantly .

Austint She she said she wants me dead ! Amanda sobbed dramatically One of the neighbors chimed in , unimpressed , Hey , kid , your mom called Laurel a curse and blamed her for killing her own family .

Her mom still in the hospital , you know ? Austins gaze flickered toward me .

His expression was unreadable , but I caught the slight hesitation in his eyes .

He said , No matter what , shes still my mother .

You shouldnt have treated her this way .

A sharp pang hit my chest .

My eyes turned cold as I stared at him .

No one knew better than Austin just how much my mom meant to me no matter how My mom had given me everything .

She never hit me .

enever yelled at me .

She always made sure I had the best of everything , no was for her .

So in my heart , she was the most important person in this world to ine Shes your mother .

Not mine .

I forced a smile .

And in the six years I was with you , did I ever treat her badly ! She ordered me around like servant .

No matter how busy I was with work , the moment she called , I had to drop everything and run to her .

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Chapter 27 Amanda serred .

Oh , please ! You think thats suffering ? Dont forget , you were living off my son .

The money you made was nothing .

Do you really think you couldve supported yourself ? If it werent for your obedience , would you , with your ur status , be able to marry listo our family ? What does it matter if youre pretty ? Its not like beauty can be spent as money , right ? But for six years , every penny I spent was my own .

What about your son ? What about you ? I shot back .

Austins jaw clenched .

Laurel , thats enough .

I let out a soft laugh .

Thats enough ? Austin , do you remember what I gave up for you ! I turned down my dream school .

I left my mom alone in Nifelheim City .

Every single holiday , your family comes first .

Did you ever think about what that was like for me ? Amanda scoffed .

Oh , please .

Like you didnt do all that just to marry into our family ? Is that how you see it , Austin ? I looked him straight in the eye .

My vision blurred slightly , but I refused to let the tears fall Im done with this.

Get out of my house .

I reached for the door , but Amanda shoved her foot in the way .

Amanda continued , Not until you apologize .

To me and to Rosemary .

I want a public statement .

A press conference where you clear our familys name .

Otherwise , Im not leaving .

I held Austins gaze , my lips lips curling ling into a smirk .

So this was their endgame .

They wanted to dump all the blame on me .

You want me to go on record , and admit that I was jealous , that I cheated on Austin , and that after realizing my mistake , I decided to call off the engagement ? I replied .

Amandas face lit up with satisfaction .

Exactly .

If you do that , maybe Ill even reconsider letting you be with Austin again .

But if you dont , you better prepare yourself .

You know what happens to people who cross the Herrera family I gave a slow nod , a smile playing on my lips .

Amanda took my silence as agreement and turned to Austin excitedly .

Call the press .

Well hold the conference this afternoon .

I looked at Austin , amusement flickering in my eyes .

Make sure to invite your uncle too .