Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Fiancé Uncle 72

Chapter 72

While Thea's mind was racing, she replied to Joyce's message.

Thea: [I just got home. I had to work overtime today and haven'tested yet. What's up?]

The next second, Joyce called her directly.

As soon as the call connected, Joyce vented angrily. "Seriously, your boss is outrageous for making you work overtime. Why don't you come to work with me? It's nine to five, four days on, three days off, and I'll pay you top dollar. I appreciate your work ethic

Thea felt helpless and kindly reminded her. "Joyce, my boss is Nicolas."

Joyce's anger visibly subsided, but she weakly added, "So what it's Nicolas? I'm still winning you over."

"Right," Joyce suddenly exclaimed. "I just remembered! I wanted to tell you something related to Nicolas. He's been so reserved all these years, and it's the first time I've heard gossip about him. I rushed to you the moment I found out."

Upon hearing it was about Nicolas, Thea's heart raced for some unknown reason.

the hem of her shirt. "What is it? Did

It's not

to show too much interest,

that he had a first crush abroad. Not many people know about this. My dad is one of them. He got drunk today, and I managed to get it out of him. That woman saved Nicolas once abroad years ago, and his gratitude turned" into affection, Joyce

that Nicolas already had

the time, Thea

true, he

Tm bringing this up because that woman returned

while to find her voice

of unwillingness, she asked. "Does he really love

all

this time?"

perked up. "I heard she's

According to my dad, Stefan's health is deteriorating, and he's threatening Nicolas to hurry up and get married, or he'll refuse treatment. This rom Thea opened

he agreed to my request for marriage. No wonder he chose to keep it hidden. No wonder he drank so much today. No wonder he keeps testing me about my feelings for Jake. It's because that person in his heart has

she had anticipated this, Thea