Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Fiancé Uncle 269

Chapter 269

Emmalie slipped away from the Rowland family members, seeking refuge in the hospital room's bathroom.

Thea had long since recovered from her car accident, yet Emmalie continued to play the part of the fragile patient, lying weakly on the hospital bed.

Emmalie dialed a familiar number, and as the call went unanswered for a painfully long time, reality settled in. Amelia was probably a lost piece in her game now,

"Where am I going to find another lovesick fool to work for me she thought, frowning.

As Emmalie sat dejectedly on the toilet, the quiet click of the door lock startled her.

Max was busy with work, and Ivy was preoccupied with preparing for a press conference. That left Duncan as her only caretaker in the hospital.

"What's wrong? I'm... feeling a bit unwell Emmalie spoke softly, her tone deliberately frail.

Before she could finish, Duncan forced the door open, exposing her lie. His gaze was intense, layered with an emotion. Emmalie dared not interpret. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Emmalje, ever since you returned to the Rowland family, you've been closest to me, haven't you?" Duncan's lips held a lingering curve.

Duncan was very evil to others, but when he was with Emmalie, he would be extremely gentle.

encouragement, knowing full well that Duncan, bold as

like Stephanie. She was determined to save her first night for Nicolas. When did

I not care about you? It was the first time Emmale faced hom directly like this. Hut Duncan was clearly unsatisfied with her answer "Only brother? Emmalie, you know that's far from all

kept his feelings in check. But now, with Ivy and Max both out, Duncan could finally let his true intentions show. Unable to contain the fire burning within, he reached to pult Emmalie

you doing? Emmalie's eyes widened in shock as his hot breath swept over her, overwhelming her and making her forget, if only for a second her carefully crated facade. "Think about Teri"" Emmalie had always enjoyed Ivy's favor, but Emalie feared to

with me," Duncan said, ignoring Emmalies words. His grip nghtened as if he wouldn't be satisfied until Emmale was

stopped altogether. How could Duncan know? How could be possibly know?" she wondered, a chill

good for both of us, Emmalie. I don't believe you feel

was all an act, you fool Emmabe cursed him inwardly, maintaining her fragile appearance "Who told you my

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was false?"

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question, repeating it over and over.

a chance, she thought

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running high, Emmalie dared not deny him directly. She feared that

I not love you? If it weren't for you, why would I willingly stay with the Rowland family for ten whole

grew warmer and thick with tension. Duncan held Emmalie tightly, his strength almost reckless, eyes alight with uncontrollable

eyes revealed a glimmer of despair as she pleaded in a soft voice. "Please, don't touch me. I'm

had never been able to refuse Emmalie's pleas, especially now. He buried his head deeper into the delicate curve of her neck, his actions restrained despite his burning desire. "Anything you want. Emmalie. I can't live without you." Neither of them noticed. Just outside the door. Teri's gift fell to the ground with a crash, her

to mend relations between the two families, but she