Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 74 Kanumbas for shifted instantly , her biggers tightening around the check in her delicate , pale kand .

Her eyes locked onto me , blazing with intensity , and her lips curled intiva bright smile .

But the word that emerged from her throat were like ice .

Are you threatening mer met les gaze valindy .

Despite the soli , In ile demeiner she was still trying to project , there was a hardness in her eyes that made her pervious warmth feel like a mask .

Lallowed a thuis simile a log at my lips .

Ton just curious .

When you were with Alex , was it him chasing your for you chasing Samandas simile didnt waver .

Alexiv med to bring surrounded by elegant ladies , refined and well band Occasionally , a woman like you- beautiful and hungry for monry piques his interest .

But do your trally think for ll marry you ? Im not worthy of Alex , I said casually .

Why dont you talk to him for me ? Tell hom te ler Somanilas face remained serene , last there was a chilling edge in her eyes , a stark contrast to her earlier , almost friendly demeanor .

Sure she replied with a smile that barely reached her eyes .

The sure to pass your message along I pushed the door open and stepped out .

Samantha wasnt foolish enough to lie to me about my mothers condition .

But for our fleeting moment .

I wished it were all just a cruel jokr Since returning to Nifelheim City , Ed only learned about my mothers illness through Bonnie and her .

I had naively trusted their reassurance ti everything was fine .

Angela , do you have the number for my moms attending playsician at the private hospital ? I asked , my voice tight with worry , Whats wrong ? Is something happening ? Angelas tone sped up as she noticed the concern in my face .

Less than ten minutes later , Angela handed me the doctors contact number .

Iching to a thread of hope as I dialed the number .

Cameron hesitated for a long while before speaking , Your mother has advanced stage brain cancer , She didnt want you to know .

So I understand .

Thank you I hung up the phone , sitting in stunned silence for at least twenty minutes .

Angela , for once , didnt try to fill the silence with her usual clatter .

She sat quietly beside me , occasionally wiping away her tears .

After a while , when I still hadnt said anything , she couldnt hold back any longer .

Laurel … should we go back ! I shook my head , inhaling deeply .

Then I dialed my mothers mumber .

I rang for a long time before she picked up , Laurel , didnt you go out ? How couse you love time to call me ? I remembered the symptoms of brain cancer what started as mild headaches .

Two years ago , my mother had told me shed gone to the doctor , but the prescription was just for some minor medication .

Its nothing serious shed said But now it seemed clear that she hadnt gone for a thorough examination just a quick checkup at a nearby clinic .

If she had gotten a proper diagnosis back then , maybe it wouldnt have progressed to this point .

When heard my mothers voice , my heart clenched painfully .

Nothings wrong .

I just aniss you I forced a smile that didnt reach my eyes .

Is Alex with your Ill be out of the hospital next week .

Have him come back for dinner with us .

Okay , Mom , Ill be back tomorrow .

I might be a little late , but Ill come to the hospital to see you .

There was a pause , and then my mothers voice came through again .

No need .

Ill be out next Monday .

Alright .

Ill pick you up when youre 1 hung up , and Angela broke down beside me , sobbing .

Chapter 74 Laurel , why arent you crying ? She wiped her tears away but was still choking on her words , her confusion and pain clear in her voice .

I handed her assor , gently wiping her tears as I explained softly .

Because Im afraid that if I start , I wont be able to stop .

Mom didnt want me to know about her illness , so Im pretending like I dont Angela froze for a moment before gently hugging me .

Laurel , dont be sad .

Your mom will be fine .

I managed a bitter smile , though it didnt reach my eyes .

All these month every time I went to the hospital , Mom would always rush me out , saying there were genus .

Bonnie even told me not to stay with her , saying shed taken time off .

I shouldve noticed something If Id stayed with her longer , maybe I wouldve known sooner Patients wis advanced brain cancer experience significant memory loss .

Now it made sense why she had labeled the food in the fridge with dates .

Why there were expired cartons of milk tucked away in the TV cabinet , Why there were accounting ledgers in the drawers , each detail written down meticulously But my mother had never kept a ledger .

I had overlooked these glaring signs , thinking they were nothing important .

The weight of guilt and regret hit me like a stone pressing down on my chest .

Now I also understood why my mother had been so insistent that I marry Austin .

She hadnt even gotten angry when I switched partners at the last minute .

Perhaps in her eyes , as long as someone was willing to give me a home , that would be her last wish .

But she didnt know the Herrera family would never accept someone who had almost been their granddaughter in law , But none of that mattered .

If it would bring my mother peace , I would hold on to being Mrs.

Herrera , no matter what .

Not just for the 5 million dollars .

But for my mother Wan , Laurel , how did you know about your mothers illness ? Angelas red eyes were filled with confusion .

After a beat , she asked in shock , Did Samantha tell you ? I nodded silently , I had clearly underestimated Samanthas reach .

In just one day , shed managed to gather all the information about the people around me .

She was something else , truly formidable .

in down my spine .

As this realization sank in , a shiver ran y mothers condition , Alex must have known too .

After all , hed been able to find out about her without me having a clue .

If Samantha knew about my m I picked up my phone , besitating for a long moment .

When I finally decided to call Alex .

I realized that other than his WhatsApp contact , I had no other way of reaching him .

In the end , I sent him a message .

Less than three minutes later , he called But there was silence on the other end .

After what felt like an eternity , his low voice broke the quiet .

Whats the matter ? Alexs lone was distant , cold .

I paused , taking a couple of deep breaths before speaking slowly .

Did you know about my moms illness ? I know .

Stage four brain cancer .

She doesnt have long His voice faltered at the most crucial moment .

That hesitation … it was almost too much to bear .

100 Just as he was about to speak again , I cut him off .

Why didnt you tell me ? She didnt want you to see her like that , Alexs voice was flat .

She didnt want you to be sad or worried in her last days Everyone dies .

Death is the one thing in this world thats fair to everyone he added , the words heavy with a strange finality .