Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Damon's gaze instantly darkened, but he remained silent. Instead, he withdrew his arm from Rebecca's grasp and pulled out the chair closest to her. "Have a seat." Afterward, he avoided looking at Rebecca and sat in the chair beside her.

Rebecca's smile faltered momentarily, but she quickly regained her composure and sat next to him as if nothing had happened.

Most people probably didn't notice, but Nathaniel could sense Damon's indifference toward Rebecca.

Their behavior suggested that they had not reconciled, yet if they hadn't, Damon likely wouldn't have brought her along like this.

Pushing aside the strange feeling in his heart, Nathaniel smiled and said, "Alright, it's Rebecca's welcome-back party tonight. I'm glad everyone could make time to come."

The room buzzed with conversation, with most attention focused on Rebecca.

For a moment, she felt as if she were back when she was with Damon-being the center of attention.

that if Damon hadn't come with her tonight,

returning to the country

all the praise, a sarcastic voice suddenly cut through the chatter. "If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Sumner was recently seen with Nyla Jayston. How is it that, in less than two weeks, he's back with Ms. Austen? Could it be that Ms. Austen is the other

eyes turned to Erin, many silently admiring her boldness. After all, hardly anyone in Saintornia dared to cross Damon, let

feigning confusion. "What are you talking about?

sneered. "Are you really that clueless, or are you just

awkward tension in the room, the girl next to Erin gently nudged her. "Erin,

she would likely face repercussions as

Erin and mentioned

turned icy. "Erin, if you don't have anything nice to say, keep your mouth shut. This gathering is to welcome Rebecca back, not for

smiled and