Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 81 Women can sometimes be easy to deceive sometimes , all it takes is the smallest bit of care and attention in everyday life , and its enough to completely win over the heart of a naive , innocent little rabbit .

Sometimes , I think my luck isnt actually that bad ..

At least Austin didnt deceive me into coming to Newton City just to sell me off , and his identity wasnt completely fabricated The only thing he tricked me out of was six years of my youth .

Six years long enough to leave a mark , but not so long that it cant be wiped away .

I transformed from a naive , foolish girl into someone who always w swears a mask when she leaves the house .

I spent all those years trying to become the person Austin wanted me to be .

But I forgot the most important thing the person he originally liked was the real me .

So , losing him , or enduring the hurt Ive gone through , is something I deserved .

Because I forgot one simple truth if you dont love yourself , how can anyone else love you ! The free spirited me had ended up living a life of suppression and self doubt .

But even then , I still wanted to have a home that belonged entirely to us They say that when youre in the thick of things , its hard to see clearly .

And it wasnt until I completely broke up with Austin that I finally realized sometimes , expectations become an obsession , and that obsession becomes chains that bind you .

* Laurel , are you mad ? Angela asked , her voice laced with concem .

No.

I shook my head and replied .

Alex already gave me 300 thousand dollars how could I be mad ? How did you manage to stay so calm after Abigails outburst ? Angela asked , her curiosity evident .

I raised an eyebrow , smiling wryly .

Because I never considered her as a person .

Angela couldnt help but laugh at that .

But the person behind this dog- now thats someone to worry about.

Angelas expression darkened .

She furrowed her brows and said , Mr.

Herrera admitted in front of everyone that youre the woman he likes , so why would he help Samantha ! Its not like there werent other people who could have helped her .

If hes worried that if something happens to her itll drag you down , I could understand .

But now hes even hosting a welcome party for her ! Whats going on ? * A chill ran through me , and I grabbed a blanket , wrapping it tightly around myself .

I spoke softly , I think Isaac is jealous .

Impossibile , Angela said , then gave me a knowing smile .

I tilted my head and looked at her , offering a small smile in return .

Deep down .

I knew that Angela had always insisted that Alex felt something special for me .

But Im not a fool .

What kind of man is he ? How could genuinely love met Everything he did was simply to get me to agree to his terms .

he After all , I was the perfect person to play the role of his long time crushi Do you think we should have a story prepared in case we get caught ? I asked .

Get haar to pretend hes secretly in love with your Angela gave me a look , taking me in from head to toe .

Well , its not impossible .

But why cant we just say we fell in love and got married ? You know , real love ? After a heartbreaking breakup with a jerk , meeting Mr.

Herrera , and then everything falling into place ! You think a flash marriage or Isaac accrcily pdning for you is more believable as true love ? I raised an eyebrow .

Angela pouted .

Well , a flashi marriage could still be true love .

1 drifted into a haze , eventually falling asleep .

Hut soon , I woke up in a panic , startled by a nightmare , Laurel , youre sick .

Should we just go back ! Angela askeil , her voice filled with concern .

1/3 Chapers 81 my head .

Tin taking Alexs money to do his bidding .

Besides , if we run now , he wont let us off the hook Angela reached up , placing her hand on my forehead .

Laurel , you still have a fever .

Tm fine .

I have some medicine to bring it down , I said , forcing a smile , but my thoughts were elsewhere .

I couldnt help but thank about the wounds on Alexs back .

It had been gniesome deep , tom flesh that required at least twenty stitches .

Despite that , he insisted on coming back to host a welcome party for Samantha Was it something he wanted to do , or was he being pressured into it ! My heart raced , but the memory of my nightmare eluded me .

Angela accompanied me to the restaurant , and , true to form , she took the opportunity to choose a lot of dishes she liked .

She even picked out the most expensive wine , How dare she still stay here ? As we entered the restaurant , I saw Sophia Burke , Kailyns little follower , looking at me with blatant disdain .

Her eyes were narrow with disgust as she sneered , Kailyn , has Mr.

Herrera gone out to buy Samantha a gift or something ! Kailyns expression immediately darkened at Sophias words .

As Angela had predicted, Sophia really was a little dumb .

How could she not know who Kailyn liked after following her around all this time ? Kailyn looked at me with a st me youre still dreaming of being Alexs wife ! A steru face and said , Laurel , dont Dont worry , I said , my voice dripping with sarcasm .

If I lose , Im sure someone will happily pick up the tab , But you , Kailyn , 3 million dollars isnt exactly pocket change , is it ? Just From what I knew , Kailyn had used her allowance from her parents to hire a stockbroker , hoping to invest and make some money .

But she everything in the stock market , and has had to step in and clean up the mess .

She got some pocket money each month , but it wasir me it was rarly en enough for her to live lavishly .

Kailyn sterred .

Laurel , you dont think Im like you , do you ? A small town girl just trying to make it ? 5 million dollars is probably more than youll ever make in your lifetime .

Kailyn , do you think youre something special ! The kind of person who depends entirely on their family to survive ! In our world , theres a term for that gold digger .

પ You Kailyn was left speechless , her face flushing red with embarrassment .

She turned on her heel and stormed off in a huff .

The once bustling restaurant now fell silent .

Who would want to pick a fight with Angela ! After all , everyone had heard about her infamous feats .

Shed physically fought Juliet , and now she was humiliating the Parks familys precious daughter .

Angela had earned her reputation .

That was haars sister I know , Angela replied flatly .

So youve decided to give up ? I was surprised .

Though Angelas love life was full of cycles , this was the first time something had ended before it even started .

They are different .

Theyre not the same .

I wanted to be with haac , but I wont rush into things .

I cant afford to make impuluve decisions , especially since you dont like him Her response was calm and measured , and I could see that she was more certain than ever about her decision .

I nodded in agreement , and after finishing our meal , we gorup to head back to our room .

teps from the door , something felt off .

But just a few steps The familiar but foreign heat spread through my body , leaving me weak and dizzy .

It was that glass of water .

Someone had drugged it .