Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 163

Chapter 163 There’s No Going Back

Alden sat motionless, his fists clenched so tightly on his knees that the cracking of his knuckles cut through the thick silence.

Under the weight of everyone’s stares, he finally reached for his glass. His voice came out strained, tight with resentment he couldn’t hide.

“Aunt Kaia,” he said, raising the glass stiffly, “let me offer you a toast.”

Kaia lifted her cup without so much as a smile. Her tone was flat.

“Thanks, dear nephew.”

That single word–nephew–landed like a punch to the gut.

Alden’s eyes burned, and hé blinked quickly, his grip on the glass tightening.

For the rest of the meal, an awkward tension hung in the air.

Everyone except Lucien and Kaia–seemed to be in a sour mood.

Allen sat quietly, tørn. He wanted to stand with Lucien, who had always been sharp and dependable, but Alden was his grandson. No matter how fair he tried to be, some things were easier said

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than done.

After dinner, Lucien and Kaia returned to their villa together.

Allen called Alden into the study, his tone serious.

“Alden, do you still wanna be with Luna?”

He didn’t wait for an answer.

“The engagement with the Domont family was arranged by your grandmother before she passed. You agreed, half–heartedly, and then treated Kaia like an afterthought. You dragged things out for years.”

Allen’s voice sharpened. “I know you’ve had feelings for Luna. But did you ever stop to think why I kept you two apart?”

stayed silent,

back then. If word got out that you were seeing her, what kind of disgrace

came and broke off the engagement herself. You got what you wanted. You’re with

tightened, but he still

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ask you this,” Allen said,

Or just the fact that she married

between them

in his chair,

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she’s your aunt now. There’s no going back–even if

added plainly, “Lucien won’t tolerate anyone

nothing left

without a word. His expression was unreadable–torn

caught sight of his son’s drawn

opened his mouth to scold

pulled Luna into her room, her voice low

you. Right now, the most important thing is to

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held back a

A baby?

love her, when he couldn’t

She highly doubted it.

family. Not because it would win Alden’s heart, but because it would

Luna had finally seen things for

Lucien. So she smiled gently and

Alden, and Kaia had a past. I really do understand. He’s been a little distant, but I’ll try to cheer him

she were too shy

told Alden we’ll try our best

lit up.

moment, she felt deeply satisfied with her

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