Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 308 Epilogue: Echoes of a Crush II

Lucien couldn’t quite pin down what was swirling in his mind.

Sometimes, he’d catch Alden and Luna together, their

closeness striking him as something more than typical sibling affection.

When his father mentioned that Alden planned to formalize his engagement when he turned eighteen, a fierce urge to protest roared inside him.

But a quieter voice held him back.

He stayed silent, afraid that shattering the engagement would

crush her dream.

At twenty–four, Lucien grew quieter, his thoughts heavier, and his words fewer.

“Lucien, I can’t believe it’s only been two years since you returned, and you’ve already got the company’s old guard eating out of your hand,” his father remarked, a mix of pride and skepticism in his voice.

Lucien knew his father had reservations, but his priority was Winning his brother Zane over.

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“Zane, I’ll admit those veterans worked hard with Dad back in the day,” he said, his tone measured. “But you know how many cronies they’ve shoehorned into key positions.

“If we let those deadweight hires clog up the company, we’re not far from collapse.”

Zane, ever the loyal brother, trusted Lucien’s genius implicitly. “I know. If Dad gives you grief, I’ve got your back.”

Lucien’s lips curved into a rare, faint smile. “Thanks, Zane.”

Zane waved it off with a laugh. “Come on, brothers don’t do thank–yous.”

Lucien hesitated, then leaned in. “There’s one more thing, though.”

Zane blinked, curious. “Shoot.”

the other night. I know they’re siblings, but they’re not blood–related. Shouldn’t Alden be a

it off, “Oh,

night. Alden probably went to check on her. You know how fragile Luna is. She cried at the drop of a

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eyebrow but said nothing

Zane. I’m heading

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Kaia, don’t be upset. They didn’t take you on the trip?

my place. My grandpa adores you! He wouldn’t mind if you stayed a few

steps faltered, his eyes narrowing as he

he felt like a creep. He’d gone so far as to track down Kaia’s gaming profile, posing as a

he chain–smoked until dawn,

himself over and over that Kaia

down, he couldn’t accept it.

3/6

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became the happiest

Allen, noticed something

haven’t been to the office in a month,” Allen pointed out,

“Yeah, I needed a break.

was so startled he insisted on dragging Lucien to the hospital. The doctor’s conclusion was simple: rest more, stay

Allen stopped pestering him about

gaming avatar, a hollow ache

month

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engagement is tomorrow.

Things are urgent over there. The sooner

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voice heavy, “Alright. Just come back for Christmas, and take care

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