Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 265 A Tangled Web Unravels

&

+2 Bonus

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.

1/7

15:07

Chapter 265 A Tangled Web Unravels

What a disaster.

*****

+3

+2 Bonus

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.

way. Allen’s always been so good to me. I have to

to Allen, she’d carry

2/7

15:08

A Tangled

&

+2 Bonus

Kaia noticed his hands trembling on the

let me drive,” she

Lucien replied, his

which gripped the wheel like a lifeline. “Honey, I’ve got

and it’s dark. The roads are

for a moment, then gave a

knew that despite his constant bickering with Allen,

Joanne hadn’t provoked him today, if Luna hadn’t stirred up this whole fiasco,

worried about sparing Alden’s feelings–he was protecting his father from a

fiercely Kaia could almost feel

her in the first

3/7

15:08

A Tangled

to the cardiovascular

&

how’s my dad?” Lucien asked, his voice taut

worry.

+2 Bonus

At

the brain. Then we’ll give him some

beside Allen’s bed, her heart heavy. “Allen, it’s Kaia. Are you feeling any

struggled to keep his eyes open, his voice faint

Kaia. Sorry you got dragged

tears threatening as memories of her grandmother flooded back. The fear of losing another

so worried about you—you have to get better. Alyssa’s due next month, and you’ve

managed a weak smile. “You’re right. Gotta stick

4/7

15:08

A Tangled Web

+2 Bonus

and the others

mood soured at the sight of them–especially

snorted. Zane wasn’t much better. When they’d taken Luna in years ago, he had warned against spoiling her. Now they were paying the price for

good fiancée for him, but

woman.

was

sight of them together made Allen’s