Skipped at the altar, Taken by his uncle Novel

Chapter 149 After the movie ended, Whitney was feeling a bit down. "Klein, can you not be so narcissistic all the time?" Whitney said, complaining. Klein looked at her with a straight face and said, "Am I? "Baby, I'm really not being narcissistic. I had no clue what those girls wanted when they came over. What if they tried to frame me and you misunderstood?" he explained. When his sharp brows softened and he gently rubbed the base of her thumb, coaxing her in that soft voice, Whitney thought, 'Whatever, let him be narcissistic. 'It's his only flaw anyway!

Later that night, when Klein pulled her into his burning embrace, her eyes turned red and hazy. She grumbled secretly. 'I almost forgot he's a horny man!' 'Honestly, just this one flaw cancels out all his other good qualities!' ***** Whitney had intended to give Klein the silent treatment for a couple of days, but they ended up having to go to Harris Manor for dinner together that night. This time, Klein stayed glued to her side, holding her hand the whole time, so Carter didn't get a chance to mess with her. Sabrina gave Whitney a faint smile and said, "Whitney, you showed up too?

I figured with your dad in the hospital, you'd be too worried to even eat." Whitney smiled back and said, "Come on, Sabrina. Just because my Dad is sick doesn't mean I have to starve myself to prove I'm a good daughter, right?" Klein shot Sabrina an impatient look and said, "Sabrina, if you're so bored, why not get Carter to work harder and give you a grandkid to babysit? Maybe then you won't have so much time to stick your nose in other people's business." 'Did he really just say that?' Sabrina fumed. 'He kicked Emily out of the country.

How could Carter get me a grandkid now?' she grumbled to herself. Sabrina's eyes flashed with anger. "Well, Klein, let Emily come back!" Klein gave a faint, mocking smile. "Sabrina, I won't stop you guys from going abroad. But if she wants to come back? Not happening." Sabrina deflated. 'Klein really is a cold-hearted man,' Sabrina thought bitterly. Tonight's dinner at Harris Manor was a welcome dinner for Lena's mom. Even though Lena's dad had been gone for years, her mom always made a point to visit James whenever she was back in the country.

Yvonne was the last to arrive, arms full of shopping bags. "Dad, it's only been a few months, but you look even more energetic than before!" Yvonne said with a bright smile. James chuckled. "Yvonne, you're the only one who knows how to sweet-talk me. None of my sons can match your charm. Oh, you really shouldn't bring so many gifts!" Of course, Yvonne would never show up empty-handed. She started by handing gifts to Carter and Sabrina, skipped right over her own daughter, and finally fixed her gaze on Whitney. "Whit, sorry I missed your wedding with Klein.

Here's a wedding gift to make up for missing your big day," Yvonne said, passing her a heavy box. Even without opening it, Whitney could tell it was something pricey. Whitney felt a little awkward. She'd always called Yvonne aunt, but now they were practically equals. Klein said with a smile, "Just accept it. It's a small token from Yvonne." Whitney grinned and took the box. "Thanks for the gift, Yvonne." "You're welcome. I've gotten wedding gifts from Klein five times already. Just returning the favor," Yvonne replied with a laugh. Whitney couldn't help smiling.

'Lena's mom really is blunt,' she thought. 'She really says whatever pops into her head,' she mused. James didn't mind at all. Back when his second son was still alive, he and Yvonne were head over heels for each other. Carter and Sabrina, on the other hand, were a classic arranged marriage, polite, but not exactly lovey-dovey. But Yvonne and her husband were like two peas in a pod, always glued to each other. James had often wondered how he ended up with such a romantic son, but his second son passed away suddenly. Luckily, Yvonne didn't let herself get stuck in grief for too long.

She'd managed to move on. James had never expected her to stay single for his son's sake. When he heard she was getting remarried, he genuinely wished her happiness. But her second marriage didn't last long. That was when the rift between Lena and her mom started to grow. When Yvonne got married for the fourth time, Lena and her mom had a big fight. Unfortunately, that marriage only lasted three years before it fell apart too. James let out a long sigh. "Lena, come sit by your mom." Lena just pursed her lips, refusing to say a word.

Instead, she dragged out the chair next to Whitney and sat down, making it obvious she was protesting without saying anything. James's face darkened, about to say something more, but Yvonne jumped in before he could. "Dad, once the wedding's over, I'm heading out of the country. Tomorrow, let's go up the mountain and visit Lena's father together," Yvonne said. At the mention of her dad, Lena slammed her fork down, a storm brewing in her eyes. "Grandpa, I'm full. You guys take your time." She didn't even glance at anyone before bolting upstairs.

James could only shake his head and said, "That girl! Yvonne, don't take it to heart. I've spoiled her way too much." Yvonne just smiled and said, "It's alright." 'No one knows how stubborn my daughter is better than I do,' Yvonne thought, a little helpless. "Are you free tomorrow, Dad?" Yvonne asked. "Yeah, I'll go up the mountain with you to visit him. Yvonne, you really ought to find someone solid and settle down for real. Only then can Lena's father finally rest easy in heaven and stop worrying about you," James said. Yvonne just smiled softly, letting the subject slide.

***** Whitney was worried and went after Lena upstairs. Whitney knocked softly on the door. No answer. Whitney chuckled, trying to lighten the mood, "Lena, it's me." A few seconds later, the door opened. As expected, Whitney saw her bestie's eyes all red and puffy from crying. Lena had just wanted to be alone for a bit. But the moment she saw Whitney, she just cried even harder. She flopped onto the soft mattress, sobbing, "Whit, if she doesn't even like me, why did she have me in the first place?" "Dad had only been gone a year and she got remarried.

What was all that love between them even worth?" Lena wiped the tears from her face and continued, "Whit, I don't mind her getting remarried, but it was just way too soon." She still hadn't gotten over the pain. The one she'd thought would stick with her through it all just left her behind and moved on first. Whitney knew exactly how she felt. Their fates were pretty similar, but honestly, Lena had it way better than she did. Whitney hugged her tight, gently patting her back, and said, "I get it, Lena. I really do. But honestly, maybe it's a good thing your mom was able to move on so fast.

It's a kind of relief for her. She's not cold-hearted, Lena." Lena just kept sobbing and said nothing. There was something she couldn't even bring herself to say out loud, not even to her best friend. "Fine, let her get married if she wants. There's no way I'm showing up at her wedding," Lena huffed. This time, Yvonne was marrying a man from this country. At least he seemed way more normal than her last few picks. Lena kept insisting she didn't care, but she secretly had someone look into his background. Both of them had lost their spouses, so maybe they were actually kind of a decent fit.

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