Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 91 Chapter 91 I returned to my room closed my eyes , but sleep was nowhere to be found 1 let out a long sigh and lightly touched the scar on my wrist .

The faint sting was nothing serious .

After all , injuries I had when I was little were as common as breath My mother never allowed me to fight back , so I was always the one getting picked on Id often come home with bruises , and when Grandma saw them , her face would twist with concern Then , shed storm downstairs and shout , Whoever a kid bullied my Laurel , next time Ill make sure they never walk again Honestly , it was better if she didnt scold them when she did , the bullying got worse .

But it didnt last long .

The little brats never dared to come near me again .

And no one called me a little bastard anymore because Javier would beat them up for me .

He was two years younger than me , but much taller .

But no matter how much he ate , he never gained weight he just kept growing Every time we went out people mistook him for my older brother .

But to be honest , Javier wasnt exactly the model student .

Hed be out fighting , causing trouble all the time .

Part of it admit , was my fault .

Old habits were hard to break , especially when he had been raised that way .

Every time Javier came home after a fight , bruised and bloodied , he wasnt scolded .

Instead , Grandma would cook him his favorite braised beef steaks .

Hed eat like he was starving , probably trying to make up for every punch hed taken .

So , the fights went from once a week to three times a week .

Eventually , he realized that fighting didnt earn him any more steak , but he couldnt stop his heroic streak In middle school , he nearly got hit in the head protecting someone .

If I hadnt shown up in time , he probably wouldve ended up a vegetable .

pa Thats when I learned that a knife wound bleeds , and too much blood loss could kill you .

The gash on his body was deep , painful , and terrifying .

When my mother saw the long scar on my arm , she desperately tried to get me treatment ..

She said , Girls arms should be smooth and beautiful .

Eventually , the scar faded , and for a while , Javier behaved himself.

But he still kept thinking about avenging me .

Chapter 91 I wasnt the type to hold grudges , though .

Maybe it was fear , or maybe it was just a reluctance to be hurt again , Alex wasnt wrong since childhood , I had always been someone who chose to run away .

In relationships , I was the one who turned a blind eye .

I thought if I acted deaf and dumb , everything would turn out the way I wanted .

But I later realized it was nothing but self deception .

Even when people bullied me .

I just ran away without thinking .

And I didnt think there was anything wrong with that , It kept me from getting hurt .

Was that really so wrong ? I couldnt understand why Alex seemed to know me so well .

Had he investigated me secretly ? After thinking for a while , I called Maliyah .

You guys moved to Honeydew Estate ? I asked before she could say anything .

On the other end .

I heard Maliyahs excited voice , Laurel ! Alex had someone move us in , and he even helped me get a job ! When are you coming back ? What about Carolina ? Does she know ? I asked .

Carolina would never accept Alexs kindness for no reason .

Of course she knows , Maliyah paused , then added , Javier and I both have our own rooms now .

Got it .

Has Alex asked you about me ? Nope , why ? Alex has been so nice to us .

I forced a smile , and after a brief silence , Maliyah spoke again .

Alex is the president of the Herrera Group , but hes so down to earth .

Unlike Austin , who always acted cold and indifferent whenever we saw him .

He never really talked to us .

I froze .

I had never noticed those little things before .

But now , it seemed Maliyahs words were true .

During my six years with Austin , he rarely visited my family .

Even when he did , hed eat quickly and leave , barely exchanging a word with Maliyah or Javier .

I had always thought it was because he was uncomfortable , maybe shy .

But now , thinking back , maybe he just looked down on my family , like his mother did .

Laurel , are you okay ? I shouldnt have mentioned that jerk Austin .

Hearing Maliyahs angry tone , I asked , What did Carolina say to you ? 2/4 Chapter 91 16 Mar 72 % My mom told me about you two , but dont worry , I didnt tell Javier .

With his temper , if he knew , hed probably go to the Herrera family and beat him up .

Maliyah whispered .

Its all in the past .

Did Austin make things hard for you? Maliyah asked quietly .

Tm Mrs.

Herrera now .

How could he make things hard for me ? I always shared the good news , never the bad .

Thats true .

Alex is so nice to us .

Hell definitely protect you well .

Suddenly , I remembered Maliyah had mentioned a job .

You said Alex found you a job ? Which company ? Yeah ! Didnt Alex tell you ? Hes planning to open a branch in Nifelheim City , and hell be living here from now on 1 froze completely , my mind racing .

The mystery was solved .

Alex , the usually low key Alex , was throwing such a lavish birthday party here because he was planning to open a branch in Nifelheim City .

But why was the president of the Herrera Group leaving the main headquarters to run a branch ? I hung up with Maliyah and lay on my bed , trying to make sense of it all .

The more I thought about it , the more something felt off .

If Alex had cut ties with the Harvey family , how could he set up a branch in Nifelheim City ? After all , Nifelheim City was the Harvey familys turf .

I walked to the living room , where Alex was sitting on the sofa , his eyes half closed , looking a bit tired .

Had he fallen asleep ? I quietly grabbed a blanket from the room and gently draped it over him .

Just as I was about to slip away , Alex suddenly opened his eyes , staring at me with a smile .

Mrs.

Herrera , why so nervous ? Im not going to eat you .

Did you eavesdrop on me ? Alex smirked , glancing around the room .

Your voice was so loud , I couldnt pretend not to hear , Youre opening a branch in Nifelheim City ? Youre going to upset the local rich families .

Whats your plan ? Do you know that even a strong dragon cant suppress the local snakes ? The Harvey family runs everything here .

So , Mrs.

Herrera , are you volunteering to step aside ? Alex raised an eyebrow , his tone amused .

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