Skipped at the altar, Taken by his uncle Novel

Chapter 184 Chapter 184 Three days later, Carter finally saw Whitney again. After a year apart, she looked brighter and more self-assured the ever. That confidence radiated from within. Carter lowered his gaze, hiding the spark in his eyes. Even though he was being so careful, Emily still caught it with auick glance. They exchanged polite nods, which was as much of a greeting as they were going to get. Whitney didn't even bother to spare Emily a glance. If James hadn't come to get them himself today, she and Klein wouldn't have bothered to show up.

༥ ༢ 72% 65 vouchers Klein was totally unfazed by the awkward atmosphere at the table. He just kept piling food onto Whitney's plate like nothing was wrong. James looked over, curious. "Didn't you hate seaweed, Klein? What's up with the sudden change?" James couldn't Klein casually help seaweed is pick but notice how Klein, who had avoided seaweed like the plague, was suddenly all about it. up some seaweed with his fork. "Yeah, I used to hate this stuff, but I did some research. Turns out Sood for health.

They even say if you eat enough, you might end up with a daughter." table Everyone at the table just stared in stunned silence. Whitney instantly blushed. Shen't believe K was saying this with everyone here. 'It's bad enough when he says stuff like that to me, but now he's dragging the whole family into it?' she grumbled. Klein's gaze lingered on Whitney's blushing face as he chuckled softly. "Dad, if you keep staring at my wife, she's going to get all shy." James rolled his eyes secretly. Would anyone even be staring if he didn't run his mouth?' James thought, exasperated.

Carter watched as Klein and Whitney were all lovey-dovey, and is gaze turned gloomy. "When did Whitney stop even looking at me?' Carter thought, a wave of sadness washing over him. Sabrina was pretty taken aback. "Klein, you're not hoping for a by?" "Sons are the ones who keep the family going, Sabrina thought. Other families might not have a lot of assets to inherit. But with the Harris family's huge legacy, how are they supposed to anage without a son?" Klein just shrugged, totally unfazed. "Boy or girl, it's all the same o me. Whatever Whit ends up having, I'll love them equally.

I just secretly hope for a daughter, that's all Klein shot back, "Sabrina, sounds like you're rooting for a son, h?" Sabrina was caught off guard, left completely speechless by his comeback. She couldn't say yes, but she couldn't say no either. The last thing she wanted was to be seen as someone who only cared 1/4 10:13 Fri, Dec 26 Chapter 184 about having boys. James shot Klein a look, silently telling him to dial it back. ས,72% 65 vouchers "Alright, let's just eat. If you want kids, have as many as you want Our Harris family can totally afford it!" James waved it off.

Emily poked at her food with her fork, practically going crazy with jealousy. Whitney is just disgustingly lucky, Emily couldn't help but think What does Uncle Klein even see in her? Why does he spoil her so much?' Emily wondered, her heart twisting with envy. Looking at herself, Emily just felt like a joke. Emily parted her lips, wanting to say something. But with Klein right there, she didn't dare speak up. After dinner, James rounded up all the people and took them off to his study. Emily finally got a chance to talk to Whitney one-on-one.

"Whitney, I heard you and Uncle Klein are trying for a baby. Got any updates?" Emily asked, her voice dripping with fake sweetness. With James out of the room, Whitney was done pretending to be civil with Emily's phony act. "None of your damn business," Whitney shot back. Whitney rolled her eyes and said, "Worry about your own mess and quit bothering me. If Klein decides to banish you to the middle of nowhere again, don't count on coming back." "You!" Emily snapped, her face flushing with anger. Emily felt a knot in her chest. "Whitney, do you really have to be so harsh with me?

Yeah, I know I stole the man you loved. but Carter never loved you anyway." "Klein might be spoiling you now. But let's face it. A woman needs a kid to keep her man around. Don't fall for that 'I want a daughter' talk. Just wait till you really have a daughter. He'll be out there looking for someone else to give him a son." "When that day comes, you'll have no one to complain to. Don't say I didn't warn you!" Emily sneered. Whitney shot Emily a sideways glance, finding her snarky attitude more laughable than anything. "Emily, seriously, what do you think you're worth?

Is that all you are to men, a baby-making machine?" Whitney scoffed. "You don't have your own career or dreams. All you ever do is try to tie a man down, treating every other woman like competition. But did you even get it? Men are like sand. The tighter you hold on, the faster they slip away." Women go for strong men, and vice versa. Whitney wasn't wishing anything bad on Emily. She just knew Emily's marriage was doomed from the start. Emily's face turned livid. "Whitney, you're just jealous of me!" "Yeah, I'm so jealous.

Go ahead, keep living in your make-believe world," Whitney shot back, her tone dripping with sarcasm. Whitney's expression turned cold. "But Emily, Samuel Moore already got what was coming to him. Now, it's your turn." Emily's face went ghostly pale. 2/4 10:13 Fri, Dec 26 Chapter 184 "W... what are you going to do to me?" she stammered, her voice rembling. Whitney just gave her a faint smile and walked away, not bothering to waste another word on her. Already feeling guilty. Emily slumped onto the couch like her soul had left her body. 'Crap, she knows. She knows it all!

Emily thought, panic flooding her chest. There's no way. She must know the boy isn't really Carter's kid! Emily's mind spun, her heart pounding. 72% EL 56 vouchers 'No way. I can't just sit back and let everything blow up in my face, Emily thought, panic clawing at her chest. 'I can't let Whitney ruin the happiness I've worked so hard to snatch for myself!' Emily's heart hammered with desperation. ***** Emily met up with Tina, someone she hadn't seen in forever. "Tina, what happened to you? You're so tan now," Emily blurted out, unable to hide her surprise.

Tina looked totally out of it, her eyes blank and lifeless. Her skin which had been fair, now had a bronzed glow. Honestly, the tan made her look pretty healthy, but her eyes were just... off, like she was a doll with the lights out, no soul behind them. Emily frowned, thinking, 'Is she really this messed up just because her dad died?' "Tina, what's going on with you? Don't scare me like this," Emily blurted out, her voice tinged with worry. Tina blinked, a little lost. "Um, what did you just say, Emily?" "I was asking if you've been alright lately," Emily said.

"Have you been staying with your mom's family all this time?" Emily asked. Tina flinched, her whole body tense, like Emily had just touched a nerve and brought up something she was terrified of. "I'm fine! I really am!" Tina burst out, her voice trembling with panic and denial. Emily couldn't shake the feeling that something was seriously wong with her friend. She reached out to touch Tina's arm, but Tina flinched away like she'd been burned, her whole body tense and jumpy. "Don't hit me! Please!

I'll be good, I promise!" Tina whimpered, covering her ears and huddling in the corner, shaking all over. Emily squinted, feeling that something was seriously off. 'This is weird,' she thought. She realized Tina might not be all there, like her mind was starting to unravel. "Tina, don't be scared. It's me, Emily, I'm your best friend, yourlosest friend. I'm here for you. If anyone's been hurting you, just tell me, okay? I'll protect you," Emily said softly. Tina's eyes slowly focused on Emily's face, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Emily...

Emily, it's you!" Tina sobbed, her voice trembling with lief. "Emily, please... can you save me?" Tina pleaded, her voice breaking. Emily paused, her voice soft and soothing. "Don't be scared. I'm here now. I'll save you, okay? Tina, talk to me. What's really 3/4 Chapter 184 been going on with you lately?" Tina's tears started streaming down her face. She thought her rescue had finally come, but in reality, she was just tumbling into another nightmare.

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