Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

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Alden couldn’t bear to linger. “Let’s go,” he muttered, his voice

thick with shame.

He couldn’t stand to look at that child any longer.

Though he hadn’t poured much affection into the boy, the mere thought of him—and of Luna–filled Alden with a churning disgust that twisted his gut.

What he felt, he acted on.

Crouched outside the police station, he retched, the bitter taste of betrayal burning his throat.

Joanne’s face was ashen, her confidence shattered. Not long ago, she’d confronted Kaia, hurling accusations and staunchly defending Luna, swearing she’d never do something so vile.

Now, reflecting on her outburst, embarrassment washed over her like a cold wave.

Zane let out a heavy sigh. In all his years, he’d never witnessed such a bizarre mess,

Regret gnawed at him. If he’d just pushed harder to get Alden and Kaia married when he had the chance, none of this mess would have happened.

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Kaia had just settled into bed when Lucien’s phone erupted with urgent ringing. She propped herself up, concern flickering in her eyes. “What’s wrong?”

Lucien’s face was grim as he nodded into the phone. “Got it. I’m on my way.”

Kaia sat up fully, her voice sharper now. “Lucien, what’s going on?”

He took a deep breath, steadying himself. “My dad’s in the hospital. I’m heading over now.”

“What?” Kaia scrambled out of bed, already reaching for her clothes. “Wait for me–I’ll throw something on. Five minutes, and I’m coming with you.”

“You should stay home tonight. Come tomorrow,” Lucien said, his tone gentle but firm.

wouldn’t hear it. “No way. Allen’s always been so

something happened to Allen,

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argue further. On the drive, Kaia noticed his hands trembling on

me drive,” she offered

fine,” Lucien replied, his

her small hand closing over his, which gripped the wheel like a lifeline. “Honey, I’ve got my license. Let me

not yourself right now, and it’s dark. The roads

for a moment, then gave a

despite his constant bickering with Allen, Lucien cared deeply for

if Luna hadn’t stirred up this whole fiasco, Lucien would’ve

protecting

his anger simmering so fiercely Kaia could almost feel it. He wanted nothing more than to tear Luna apart for the

her in

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Lucien asked, his voice taut

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tone was calm and reassuring. “He’s stable. At

to check for reduced blood flow to the brain. Then we’ll give him some medication to help

her heart heavy. “Allen, it’s

an oxygen tube, struggled to keep his

got dragged into this

as memories of her grandmother flooded back. The fear of losing another kind elder gripped her

about you—you have to get better.

a weak smile. “You’re right. Gotta stick around to see my favorite granddaughter’s

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and the others arrived

Allen’s mood soured at the sight of them–especially Joanne. Her presence alone

they’d taken Luna in years ago, he had warned against spoiling her.

good fiancée for him, but Alden threw

woman.

felt Alden was

of them together made Allen’s