Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 32 Chapter 32 C Angela grinned and said with absolute confidence , Dont worry , I wont spill a word .

But you better not get into a fight with Alex ! Hes manageable , but the real problem is his grandfather .

Got it , got it .

You nag just like my mom , I replied .

Angela hesitated for a moment .

I still think you should get a bodyguard .

What if those two come after you again ? I sighed .

Ill be fine .

Angela narrowed her eyes and went quiet for a moment before staring at me intently .

Laurel , I know you havent been in a good place lately , but you already broke your vow .

I dont want you to ruin your future over a couple of assholes .

I pressed my lips together and frowned slightly .

Ill hold back .

Angela studied me for a beat .

Are you sure you can ? Forget it , I replied .

Thinking about it , the fact that the Herrera family actually got me to break my vow was impressive in itself .

I promised Mom I wouldnt hit anyone .

And a girl shouldnt be getting into fights all the time .

I was growing up without a father .

Mom worried Id get bullied , so she enrolled me in a martial arts academy .

In reality , I always thought it was unnecessary .

Even as a kid , I was stronger than most .

As I got older , I realized it wasnt just that I wasnt just stronger than other girls ; I was stronger than the boys who used to pull my hair too .

That was until I slapped a kid so hard that he lost a tooth .

After that , Mom banned me from martial arts classes and even stopped me from watching action movies .

She said girls shouldnt watch violent stuff .

That a real lady uses her words , not her fists .

I wanted to be a real lady , so I held back .

Later , I made a boy cry during an argument .

He tried to fight me , but whether it was words or fists , he lost badly .

The principal called Mom to school .

After returning home , Mom got so upset she had a relapse .

Then I swore to be the perfect , obedient daughter .

No talking back .

No fighting .

After all , Mom was all I had .

I couldnt risk upsetting her .

Of course , I did break my vow once .

On my way to school , I saw a bunch of thugs bullying a student .

After they let the kid go , I couldnt help myself I gave them a beating .

That was the only time Angela found out my secret .

The next morning , as soon as Angela finished my discharge paperwork , she sent me straight home .

After freshening up , I was about to head to the hospital when I opened my door and saw a man in a black suit standing there .

I froze , feeling a little awkward .

I regretted agreeing to Angelas idea so quickly .

A personal bodyguard ? Wasnt that a little too much ? But when I stepped outside and saw the Rolls Royce parked downstairs , I couldnt help but envy Angelas lifestyle and feel lucky to have such a rich best friend .

At the hospital , I immediately called her .

Angela , take your driver slash bodyguard back .

Angela sounded confused .

What driver and bodyguard ? I stopped in my tracks and asked , The guy outside my apartment this morning .

You didnt send him ? Nope .

I was still trying to find someone I could trust , Angela said , sounding surprised .

Then after a pause , she added , Oh , I know who it is .

Who ? I asked .

Obviously your husband .

Hes probably worried Austin will cause trouble again , so he sent someone to watch over you , Angela replied .

I frowned .

Alex ? No way .

But aside from Angela , I didnt know any other rich kids who could pull something like this .

I had no idea what Alex was up to .

Since I woke up , Alex hadnt called or texted .

Not even a fake show of concern .

1/2 O Chapter 32 I even swallowed my pride and texted him to say I was discharged , and Alex didnt reply .

So why would he suddenly send someone to watch me ? A strange feeling settled in my chest .

I said , Angela , whats Alex trying to do ? Angela replied , What do you think ? One , he wants to protect you .

Two , he wants to keep an eye on you .

Laurel , you better take this chance to make him tell the Herrera family who you are , Angela added .

I doubt it .

If he wanted to go public , he wouldnt have sent someone to guard me , I replied .

If Alex officially acknowledged me , there was no way Austin or anyone else would dare come after me .

Laurel , are you overthinking this ? I think hes just into you .

Or maybe he has enemies and is worried someone might come after you .

A guy that good looking probably has plenty of women chasing him , Angela explained .

I thought for a moment and lowered my voice .

Im not worried about women .

Im worried about men .

The other end of the call went silent .

Angela ? You still there ? I asked .

When she finally spoke , Angela sounded pissed .

Laurel , are you insane ? A guy like Alex ? No way in hell ugh , forget it .

Ill prove to you that hes not what you think he is .

Before I could react , Angela hung up .

I had no idea why she was the one getting mad when I wasnt .

Thinking about it , though , maybe in Angelas eyes , Alex was already some kind of god .

If she found out her crush wasnt straight , itd probably be too much for her to handle .

When I pushed open the door to Moms hospital room , I stopped in my tracks .

Alex was sitting by her bed , a warm smile on his face .

Mom was smiling back at him .

The whole scene was … unsettling .

Laurel , why are you just standing there ? Bonnies voice snapped me out of my daze .

Both Alex and Mom turned to look at me .

I grabbed Bonnies arm , frowning .

But she feigned confusion , then suddenly seemed to remember something .

She gave me a once over .

Feeling better ? Why is he here ? I asked under my breath , feeling anxious .

Bonnie knew about my marriage .

Shed seen the certificate , but she always assumed it was fake .

Bonnie me a glance and said , Laurel , he is your husband .

Why wouldnt he be here ? My mind went blank .

The next thing I knew , Bonnie was pushing me forward , right in front of Mom .

You and Alex got married ? Mom asked .

Heart pounding , I nodded timidly , my whole body tense .