Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 28 Artunda shot Ausun a suspicious fook .

What does Alex have to do with that Austins expression reinamed neutral .

He replied .

Mani , lets go home fest .

10 explain e But Amanda showed his hand off her arm andl glaved at him : Austin , this engagement has in be family elders knew about it mons .

How is Rosemary supposed to stay in our family after 1eaning against the doorframe how the star in ynor family Expoke with a lary drasi .

Tiedot you all say Ton whole thing has blown up , and the or to stand up for her ? memury was misting Funny how that changed to worrying about Honestly .

I had already guessed Rosemary wouldnt go down without a fight .

What Edent expert was her uning Amanda as a weapon .

But it made sense .

Amanda had always spoiled her adopted mighter , so of course , the wouldnt sit back and watch her inter The way Austiny was handling this mess left me feeling completely disillusioned Whenever there was a conflict between me and his family , he always stood by them Never once did Austin consider how Ich .

And he knew damn well that if that press conference happened .

If he throw in the wolves Even if someone did want to be with me , they wouldnt dare cross the Herrera family .

And my mom shed be dracend into this , too The Herreras all knew she had a bean condition .

Knew she couldnt handle stress .

Yet they didnt care if this killed her .

They even used her life to threaten me .

They were so heartless and werent worth another ounce of my feelings .

Austin hesitated at my question .

We found her I raised an eyebrow and asked directly .

Then why the hell are you still here , pounding on my vidoor ! Amanda scoffed .

Laurel , Rosemary had a breakdown because of you .

If you publicly apologize to her .

I let this slide .

A sharp laugh escaped me .

Like mother , like son their words were practically identical Sure .

Lets do it .

My eyes swept over them , cold and unbothered .

Til make sure in apologize properly .

After all I shouldnt have wasted my tune arguing with a lunatic .

But Austin , you better be kneeling and apologizing to me , too .

Why the hell did you steal my stuff and give it to Rosemary ? Shes crazy whats your excuse ? Amanda froze for a moment before snapping , What do you mean yours and his ? Youre Austins girlfriend .

Whats yours is his .

And whats his Rosemary can borrow it if she wants .

Hes bought you plenty of things why are you making a fuss ? So everyone knew Rosemary had been using my things .

Everyone except me , the idiot who tore my place apart looking for them .

You dont get to decide whats considered stealing 1 let out a sigh and turned to Austin , asking .

Girlfriend Austin , am I really your girlfriend ? Amanda snorted , her eyes filled with mockery .

What trying to cling to him now ! Youre the one who moved in with him before you even graduated college .

You have no shame , and now youre trying to act innocent ? Mom , thats enough Austin muntered , looking uncomfortable .

What , I cant speak the truth ? Amanda sneered .

Look at her , all tangled up with that man .

She was never a good woman to begin with .

A girl who shacks up with a man before finishing school what do you think that makes her ? Hearing this , I took a deep breath , my hands clenching into that .

Then what does that make your son ? And your slaughter ? Didnt she get voted as a child ? Started seducing men when she was barely out of diapers , didnt she ? Instantly , Amandas face turned beet red .

With a shriek , she lunged at me .

p her up , then I sidestepped easily , and she crashed into the doorframe , eyes burning with fury .

Laurel , that was too far ! Austin hurried to help turned to me with a furious glare .

He strode toward me , ryes dark with anger .

Amaradas voice rang out , sharp and venomous .

Hit her ! Teach that disrespectful bitch a lesson ! I let out a cold chuckle .

And whos the real bites here ! Just as Austin raised his hand , the elevator dinged .

Before his slap could land , someone yanked me into their arms .

SMACK ! The sound of a slap echoed through the hallway , but it wasnt me who got hit .

At that time , Amandas eyes widened in shock as she stared at the man who had just appeared Alex .

1/2 Chapter 28 I clutched his shirt tightly , looking up at his stormy expression .

My hips curled into a faint unile .

Taking a deep breath , I turned to Austin , then fer my gaze drift to Amandas livid face .

Youre right .

I do have another man , I said , my voice clear and unwavering .

But its not Lucas 10s Alex .

In the us years I was with your son , he never even touched me .

As soon as the words left my lips , my body gave out .

Then a strong arm wrapped around me My eyes fluttered open , and the first thing I saw was Alexs breathtakingly handsome face .

But his expression was cold , his entire presence radiating fury .

He was pissed that I dragged him into this ! With a soft sigh .

I tugged lightly on his collar and mumbled , Sorry After all , Alexs name had been on that list that night .

I had no other choice .

It was the only way to shut Amanda up Dizzy and barely conscious , I clung to Alexs neck for warmth .

My grip tightened instinctively until everything went black .

Laurel … Dont be scared .

I wont let them hurt you again .

Angela said sofily .

When I finally woke up .

Angela was sitting beside me , eyes red from crying .

The moment I opened my eyes , she threw her arms around me .

I had been burning up from the alcohol , my fever spiking overnight .

The second Alex showed up , I had finally reached my limit .

… I think I screwed up , I said to Angela .

Angela pulled back just enough to cup my face .

Dont worry .

Tm here .

Youve already recovered from the fever .

Laurel , you know what ? Em so worried .

1 sat up quickly , gripping her hands .

My heart pounded against my ribs .

I used Alex as a shield .

Angela didnt even blink .

Isnt that why you married him in the first place ! I told Austin and Amanda that Alex was my man .

That there was never anything between Austin and me .

I explained .

Angelas jaw dropped .

Alex was there ? I nodded firmly .

For a few seconds , Angela just stared at me in shock .

Then , unable to hold it in , she burst out laughing .

Slapping my shoulder , Angel grinned .

Laurel , you are bold as hell ! That was a power move .

And dont worry when it comes to how people see you , you get to decide that for yourself .

Besides , Alex is your husband .

Whether he likes it or not , hes stuck with you now AD