Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 101 Lucien’s Clever Ruse

“It was fine,” Kaia replied, her tone flat, offering nothing more.

If it wasn’t about the work, could it be Alden stirring up trouble again?

Lucien’s eyes flickered with a mix of curiosity and protectiveness.

He decided to cut to the chase. “So why the long face today?”

Kaia froze, caught off guard. He’d noticed?

“Did someone mess with you?” Lucien pressed, his voice softening with concern.

Kaia shook her head, her gaze dropping, a quiet sadness settling in her eyes.

“No, it’s not that. I was at my grandmother’s memorial today. Sorry if my mood’s been off.”

Lucien’s chest tightened.

He’d miscalculated, thinking, the memorial was tomorrow, Guilt gnawed at him for the oversight.

“I’m so sorry,” he said quickly, his voice low and sincere.

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Kaia looked up, surprised by his apology.

“Lucien, it’s okay. You don’t need to apologize.”

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It had been over a month since Claire’s passing, but the grief still caught Kaia off guard sometimes, a sharp pang that lingered.

her grandmother’s pain still walking free twisted the knife

his fingers beckoning

body moved before her mind could catch up,

her into a warm embrace. His other hand found the back of her head,

he murmured. “I’ve got you. Let it

a sudden wave

like this, stroking her hair with the

her voice catching, betraying

miss her sometimes.”

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smoothing her hair with a

he whispered. “I

a silent vow–he’d protect

he said softly, his voice

lingered in his arms, but a flicker of self–consciousness crept

she mumbled, “Sorry, Lucien,

at himself, noting

her tears.

and frowned. The man who’d looked half–dead moments ago now had a healthy flush to his cheeks, his eyes bright and alert. Even his forehead felt cool to

and quickly said, “It’s not that bad—just a few tears, Maybe

dropped, her cheeks flushing with indignation.

seriously trying to embarrass

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Lucien’s

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said with a teasing grin, shrugging off

in the laundry

me?”

chiseled chest and sculpted abs came into view,

her face warming at the unexpected sight. She hadn’t pegged