Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 238 Your Punishment

+2 Bonus

Lucien began. “You want independence and growth? Fine. I’ve always wanted to be your safe harbor, but I want to see you strong enough to protect yourself too.

“So here’s how it’ll go. While you’re abroad, don’t come back on holidays. And I won’t come visit either. For one full year, I won’t offer you any help. I’ll give you the space you need to truly stand

on your own.

“I’ll stay right here, waiting for you. You can fly as far and as freely as you want. And when the year’s over, I’ll still be here.”

It wasn’t just a condition–it was Lucien’s pride.

His girl wanted to grow, and he would wait for her.

He smiled, “Let’s call it your punishment for hiding it from me. Fair enough?”

He told himself it was a punishment for her, but part of him knew it was also for himself.

Kaia pouted, “What about phone calls? Are you saying I can’t even call you?”

“No calls,” he replied without hesitation.

Her eyes narrowed. “Lucien, don’t tell me you’re planning to

1/6

12:25

Chapter 238 Your Punishment

hook up with someone else while I’m gone-”

8

+2 Bonus

Lucien silenced her with a kiss, firm and unrelenting. His lips pressed hard against hers, his eyes a little red at the corners. “Say that again and I’ll kiss you until you forget how to talk.

“There’s never been anyone else, Kaia. Only you. This is the punishment I’ve chosen for you.

against the corner of

shimmered with equal parts longing and resolve. “I’m not afraid. Lucien, I’m really not. But if you dare cheat on me, I’ll take half your

“Then, I’ll divor—”

low, dangerous, his eyes narrowing

burst into giggles, snuggling into his arm and

me, I’ll just call you. You’d better pick up. Lucien, if you ignore my calls, you’ll be the one

and kissed the top of her head. “When are

2/6

12:25

Chapter 238 Your Punishment

Have you booked it

+2 Bonus

blinked innocently. “Nope. I was planning not to

giving her butt a gentle smack. “Move. I want to eat the food my

eyes curving like

“Do you want

teasing her now. “It’s good. Really good. And while you’re away, make sure

found herself both eager and reluctant. She couldn’t wait for it to start. And she couldn’t wait for it to be

lost

whispered “honey“, it

should go with him to

was a big deal. What

3/6

12:26

Chapter 238 Your Punishment

&

+2 Bonus

Lucien told her he’d handle it. He’d bring it up at

us doesn’t need anyone’s approval. It

who could take care of anything

aching a little. “Honey, what if I miss you? You’re really not going

straight face. “No. This is the road you chose. No matter how hard or exhausting it gets,

your own.

to the law firm. Lucien returned

Manor.

to say, his eyes nearly bulged out of his head. “Studying abroad? Is the Graves Group going bankrupt or

to pursue further studies on her