Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

"Hiking? What made you decide to do that?" Valarie asked.

"Buddy wanted to go. Anyway, how are you planning to deal with Zayn?" Nyla replied.

The mention of Zayn made Valarie frown, disgust flickering in her eyes.

"The Updikes want to settle privately, but I've already reported it to the police. Whatever the judge decides, I'm going through with it. I won't settle privately," she answered.

Just thinking about Zayn's disgusting behavior made Valarie feel sick. She couldn't believe she had agreed to marry him in the first place.

"Yeah, I support you. Make sure Zayn gets the punishment he deserves," Nyla said.

Valarie nodded, just as her phone rang. Seeing it was Brandon, she said before answering, "I'll take this call outside."

"Sure," Nyla said.

Stepping out of the villa, Valarie picked up the phone. "What's up? Why are you calling me out of the blue?"

"Where are you now?" Brandon asked.

"I came over this morning to find Nyla. Why do you ask?" Valarie replied.

Brandon's voice came through faintly. "I'm outside your house." "What are

you wanted sandwiches from Patrick's Shack?" Brandon replied. Valarie hadn't expected him to actually remember her offhand comment. "I just mentioned

bought the breakfast, and I don't really like

did she

tentatively

wait for you

and walked back into the villa. She told Nyla, "Brandon is waiting for me

once your ankle's better, we can go shopping together," Valarie

"Okay," Nyla replied.

in

besides chatting and calling each other, they hadn't had a chance to meet. Thus, Valarie was eager

phone rang again from the passenger

was her high school class president, she

What's up? Why did you suddenly call me?"

business trip for the next few days. Some classmate's who work here

"Sure! When are

p.m., in Room 1 on the third floor of

good. I'll be there

you then," the class president

the