Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 70 When Austin as me , a flash of carprise flickered in his eyes , quickly replaced by cold disdam .

He fixed me with a contempuses starr , his voic dripping with worm .

Laurel , how dare you even show your face to me ? I cant believe youre this shameless .

You used to pretend to be so innsent , you were with me .

But now You break ups with me and climb straight into Alexs bed Do your parents krune what kind of women youve becommer His mocking gaze at through me like a knife , each word digging deeper into my heart .

1 couldnt even begin to reconcile this version of Austin with the one Louwe knew the boy who would sit by my bed when I was sick , the one who swore he a ould love me forever on our graduation day .

How had he turned intis signeone who would use sich venomous words to Inumiliate 1 let out a bitter buch Maybe I had never really understood the man is front of me .

Lies , deceit , cruelty , and constant slander had completely destroyed whatever remnants of kindness Hud once believed he possessed ..

1 had hoped for an amucable parting , but it was clear that would never happen now , Austin , was 1 too kind to you ? I asked , my voice cold .

Laurel , dont be mad .

Austin didnt mean it like that .

He even fought Dexter Simpson for you earlier , Josue quickly intervened , trying to stop the Argument Oh ! Really ! I raised an eyebrow and gave Josue a knowing look .

Josue was a classmate from university .

Though we werent in the same department , he often hung around with Austin , Wed crossed paths many times , but we werent exactly close .

Austin didnt like me socializing with his friends , not even the ones he called close .

Dexter was just talking nonsense , se , saying yo You were with Alex last last night .

How could that be true ? Jo true ? Josue comined .

Why not ? I shrugged nonchalantly , I did sleep with him last night .

If you dont believe me , you can ask Miss Harvey , who lives across from me Laurel , are you really that desperate ? Is there such a shortage of men in your life ? Austin suddenly stood up , his eyes blazing , as though he wantes .

to devour me with his gaze .

But I remained unfazed , replying calmly .

Do yo you not know whether Im desperate or not ? Its been six y am I just the woman youve grown bored of ! years , Austin .

Have you ever touched me ? Or Weve been together for six years .

You think anyone would believe I never touched you ? Austins eyes locked with mine , his voice heavy with certainty that I wouldnt expose what had happened between us back then , After all , he knew better than anyone what had transpired that year .

If I were to admit it , people would think that not only had Austin not rejected me , but that I was a woman with a chaotic , uncontrolled private life .

It would comment the idea that I was cheap and promiscuous .

Not only would I ne never get into a high society family , but even a regular family wouldnt accept someone like me .

Austin took a step closer , lowering his voice as he leaned in near my ear .

Do you really think anyone will believe you ? 1 let out a cold baugh and slapped him across the face .

Even Angela , who had entered just to help me , froze in shock .

You filly .

Austin began Im just teaching you a lesson on behalf of Alex , I interrupted before he could finish .

Austin sorried , his voice dripping with sarcasm .

Laurel , you think just because youve climbed into Alexs bed , you can lecture me now ! Hes just playing with you , and youre taking it seriously ? He has a fanee , you know .

I suggest you stop wasting your time on him .

But even if you get down on your knees and beg me to fugive you , I still wont .

I think youre filthy My fists clenched rightly , my chest aching , but failed through the pain .

I was young and foolish back then .

I dont know what I saw in someone like you .

But I do thank you Thank you for not touching me their past few years .

And that one incident … it led me to meet the right person Laurel , for the sake of climbing into Alexs bed , youre willing to tell any lie , arent you ? Austins eyes widened slightly when I mentioned the past .

1/2 Chapter 70 Maybe he hadnt expected me to bring it up .

And thats when I realized something interesting he seemed oddly nervous about that night .

herries wasnt about me It could only be about Rosemary , the woman who had called him away that night .

Austin was young and full of vigor back then .

If he truly minded that I had been with another man , and if , despite the women he surrounded himself with over the years , I knew he wouldnt have formed any real relationships with them after all , he had a mild form of obsessive compulsive disorder regarding cleanliness .

But how had he dealt with the loneliness ! The fact that his secretary had gotten pregnant was evidence enough that it wasnt his first time breaking his own rules .

I chuckled softly to myself at the thought .

At that moment , a familiar voice broke through my musings .

Austin , are you okay ? Rosemary hurried into the room , her face full of concern as she looked at him , completely ignoring my presence .

As she reached for Austins slightly reddened cheek , my mind flashed back to the photos of the two of them so close , so affectionate .

It made Brother and sister ? Please .

They mustve been sharing more than just sibling affection for a long time now .

my Suddenly , I remembered the day after that night how I had seen a scratch on Austins neck , a mark that had looked suspiciously like a nail mark .

At the time , I thought I might have accidentally scratched him while drunk .

But now , thinking about it , I always kept my nails trimmed there was no way I couldve left such a deep scratch .

It had to have been from Rosemary , whose nails were often adorned with diamonds .

Laurel , did you hit Austin ? Rosemary glared at me , her voice full of superiority .

I gave her a dismissive smile , my eyes flicking to Austin .

I spoke slowly , When I slapped you , it was as an elder , teaching you a lesson .

You said I was just a woman you got bored of What do you think Alex would say if he heard that ! Would he think youre still hung up on me ? With that , I turned my attention to Rosemary , whose wide , glittering eyes bounced between Austin and me , as though she was desperate to understand what was really going on .

Austin , on the other hand , fell silent , his brow furrowed as he studied me .

After a long pause , he coldly said , Laurel , do you really think Alex will marry you ? If he were going to marry you , would he have let you fall into the water and not lift a finger to save you ! Austin , dont listen to their biased one sided stories .

I trust Laurel .

Theres no way shes with Alex .

After all , hes an elder , Rosemary chimed in .

Rosemary , I smiled sweetly , If you werent so delusional , youd be a great actress .

Such talent wasted on me .

I shifted my gaze to the way she was clinging to Austins arm , adding , Actually , no .

Were all the audience here .

But you two ? Youre the only ones not watching .