Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 90 Alex didnt respond to Samanthas question .

But it was clear to everyone in the room that se something was of off .

Alex didnt seem like he was he was about to marry Samantha at all , Yet , Samantha didnt cry or throw a tantrum .

Instead , her gaze held an air of patience , almost pleading , as it slowly drifted toward Alex .

For a brief moment , I saw something in her that mirrored my own feelings .

It took me back to the third year oft my relationship with Austin .

It was my birthday , and I was late because of work .

on Austins lap , her cheeks flushed .

When I pushed open the door , I saw a beautiful woman , dressed scantily , sitting on A The two of them stared at each other , their eyes lingering , their gazes almost pulling them closer .

During that time , I had several projects piling up , and I worked late into the night , often well past midnight .

Even when I came home , I was stuck in the study , organizing the work I needed to finish the next day .

Austin rarely came back because Amanda didnt like me .

So , I didnt live in the Herrera family home .

Austin said it was to avoid tension with his mother , and since we werent married yet , it would be improper for me to move in .

Honestly , I wasnt in a hurry to marry Austin .

What I wanted was a home that belonged to the two of us .

Austin rented me an apartment close to my workplace .

Hed visit , but the visits were few and far between .

Of course , he always had some excuse work , or going back to his own house .

I blindly trusted him , after all , we had been together for so long .

He always spoiled me , at least in front of others .

Three days before my birthday , I accidentally found a diamond ring in his pocket .

I thought it was for our proposal at the birthday party .

After all , we had planned to get married after graduation .

But with the job search and everything else , we never talked about marriage .

When I saw the ring .

I couldnt help but feel a surge of excitement .

But then .

I saw something I shouldnt have .

What hurt the most wasnt the affair , but the fact that Austin didnt give me the diamond ring .

Instead , he gave me a necklace from the same branil .

The diamond ring , however , had found its way to Rosemarys hand .

I swallowed my anger , and after the birthday party , I asked Austin directly if he had any plans for marriage .

The my surprise , he didnt even bother to try and pacify me .

He just stormed off , slamming the door .

Im tired , I said , lifting my gaze to Alex .

nuwer Samanthas question .

I only said it to give him an excuse , because it was obvious Alex didnt want to answer It was obvious that Alex Herrera did not want to answer Samantha Harveys question .

If he had , he would have said something by now .

Maybe there were concerns , or other reasons he couldnt say it out loud yet 1/3 M Chapter 90 But I was sure he had already privately rejected Samantha .

However , Samantha didnt seem willing to accept Alexs decision alone .

At that moment , I understood why she was so desperate to remove me from the picture .

But while I sympathized with her , I also felt she was lucky .

At least she hadnt wasted her youth or poured all her emotions into someone like Alex .

I was taken aback by my own thoughts .

Why was I so certain that Samantha didnt really love Alex ? Was it just because loving someone meant you had to be by their side all the time ? Giving up your own dreams , following them unconditionally was that what true love really was Now that I thought about it , maybe I was just foolish .

Love wasnt something that could last forever .

Alright , lets go rest in the room , Alex said , his eyes fixed on me with an intensity that made me feel as if I were the only thing in the room He was playing the role of a man who had loved me secretly for years .

I had to admit , he was doing a great job .

Carolina didnt stop us , probably out of consideration for Samantha , But I knew deep down that she wouldnt let Abigails injury go unpunished .

Alex escorted me back to my room .

He came inside too , because after all , in this little performance , we couldnt afford any slip ups .

Once the door was shut , Alexs burning gaze didnt leave me .

I turned my head to look at him and said , I need to rest for a bit .

The dinner arts at eight .

You have two hours , but you should go down at least half an hour early I nodded , of course , I had to go .

The menu had all my favorite dishes , the ones I rarely indulged in .

Dont you have anything you want to ask me ? Alex sat on the sofa , lifting his gaze slowly to meet mine .

* TI lie down for a while , remember to call me when its time .

It wasnt that I didnt have questions , but knowing too much wasnt necessarily a good thing for me .

You can ask me anything you want .

I paused , thinking for a moment , then said , Can I stay in Nifelheim City for now ! Sure , but youll need to return home every night Home ? I asked , confused .

Honeydew Fatate .

I have two apartments there .

Ill move In too His wire was calm , but my heart skipped a beat .

The Herrera Group was based in Newton City , so was he planning to stay in Nifelheim City for good ! Alex noticed the confusion on my face and muiled alightly .

Were married .

Shouldnt we be living together Otherwise , dont you think your mom would start questioning things ? He made a valid point , and I couldnt find a way to argue .

Ive already arranged for Maliyah Javier to move la Chapter 90 sty eyes widened in disbelief .

They ve moved in already eyve Alex nodded , his tone cool .

The house is big enough .

I be livelier if we all stay together ? He picked up a glass of Arent you tired Go lie down and then looked at me again .

ughed and turned to walk away , but Alex deep voice echoed again , laced with an almost mar magnetic Laurel , is your sen dealing with problems to just ignore them ? I froze , my heart tightening It felt as though a hidden war had been ripped open .

I forced a smile , turning back to face Alex , who was sitting on the sofa with an expression that was calon but filled with a mixture of confusion and concem .

Running from pain doesnt solve anything he said like it had been stabbed , my hands involuntarily clenching into fists .

My heart felt lik This old for really was just as sharp as they said .

Dont act like you know me so well Were not that familiar , I said , frowning , my voice cold .

No one liked having their secrets laid bare .