Chapter 5 The Unusual Feelings for Her Uncle
Chapter <i>5 </i>The Unusual Feelings for Her Uncle
Alice wanted to say something but kept quiet in the end.
Forget it.
<i>It’s </i>good <i>for </i>a man <i>to </i><i>have </i><i>confidence</i>.
What’s the point <i>of </i><i>exposing </i><i>him</i>?
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She chuckled meaningfully and said nonchntly, “Yeah, I must have been mistaken. Dawn isn’t good enough for you. This youngdy by your side is obviously a much better match for your temperament.”
Alice had seen Sydney’s reaction just now. She didn’t miss a thing.
A confident <i>man </i>paired with <i>a </i><i>scheming </i><i>woman</i>. <i>Perfect</i>.
She was just curious about how Austin would react once he learned the truth. The thought of it made Alice look forward to the show.
With a dazzling smile, she turned and beckoned to a store employee nearby.
“I have something else to take care of right now, so I won’t be able to entertain the two of you personally. My apologies.”
Just as she finished speaking, the store employee arrived. Alice gave a few instructions with a straight face, then turned back to Austin and Sydney with her signature smile. She nodded politely before walking away, swaying her hips.
The moment she returned to her office, she recounted everything to Ethan.
She concluded, “Dawn’s feelings for her uncle are really something else. Are you sure you’ve
got
this under control?<b>” </b>
It was already nighttime in Meriax. Ethan sat before a massive floor–to–ceiling window. The city lights reflected in his dark eyes, making them seem even deeper and more unreadable.
He retracted his long legs, which had been crossed atop his desk, and spoke in a low voice. “I’ll wrap up my work here as soon as possible and go pick her up.”
“Sounds like you’re sure of your victory.”
Alice licked her red lips. “I’ll be waiting.”
21:55 Sun, <b>Sep </b>14
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<i>This </i><i>is </i>going <i>to </i><i>be </i><i>interesting</i>.
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After hanging up, Ethan twirled his phone in his palm before sending a message to his pinned contact in WhatsApp. “Has your treatment ended?”
Dawn had just gotten into the car when she received the message.
She smiled involuntarily after seeing the notification.
“Yeah.”
“Alice’s massage was really rxing. I didn’t feel any pain at all.”
“Thanks, Ethan.”
She even attached a “best friend forever” meme at the end.
Ethan was momentarily speechless. After a brief pause, he replied, “If it works, go a few more times. She’s got plenty of free time–think of it as helping her practice.”
Dawn already knew they were close, so seeing his response only made her smile widen.
“She said that when you’re back, we should go and hang out with her.”
<i>She </i><i>said </i>“we<i>.</i>”
Ethan lowered his gaze and chuckled. His mesmerizing eyes shimmered excitedly.
They continued chatting for a while until Dawn’s phone beeped with a low battery warning.
“You should get some rest. I’m going home to pack up a few things. Good night.”
Once she married Ethan, she would be moving to Northville, so she had to decide what to take
with her.
As for the rest, Austin and Sydney wouldn’t want to see it anyway.
She’d have to deal with it first.
By the time she got home, it was already afternoon. Dawn plugged in her phone to charge and then began sorting through her things, losing track of time in the process.
Helena came upstairs to call her for dinner. The sky had already darkened by then.
She grabbed her phone and followed Helena downstairs.
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“Mr. Osborne called earlier. He won’t be home for dinner tonight,” Helena informed. She then nced at Dawn before sighing. “Ms. Dawn, why can’t you just talk things out with Mr. Osborne properly? He didn’t sound very happy. I think… he’s really upset that you didn’t reply to his messages.”
Dawn paused and checked her phone.
Sure enough, there were several missed calls and unread messages–all from Austin.
Without hesitation, she dismissed the notifications and said indifferently, “I just didn’t hear them.”
Helena, who had practically watched Dawn grow up, cared for her like her own child. She advised earnestly, “Ms. Dawn, you’re still young. You’ll meet so many people in the future. Don’t let yourself get stuck on this and end up hurting yourself. It’s not worth it, alright?”
Dawn knew Helena meant well. She wrapped an arm around Helena’s shoulder and reassured her, “Helena, I’ll be fine.”
She had already decided to give up on Austin.
From now on, whatever happened to him had nothing to do with her.
After dinner, Dawn looked up the number of a charity library online. She nned to donate an entire wall of books.
Just as she finished making the arrangements, she received a call from Cecelia.
“Peanut turns one month old tomorrow. We’re having a small get–together with friends. The big celebration will be at the hundred–day mark. You have toe, okay, Dawn?”
Cecelia had grown up with Austin and had known Dawn since she was little. They were quite close.
Since she had personally invited her, Dawn naturally had to go.
<i>But</i><i>, </i><i>Austin </i>will <i>definitely </i><i>be </i><i>there </i><i>too</i><i>. </i>
She hesitated for a while, then realized she was overthinking it.
<i>So </i><i>what </i><i>if </i><i>Austin </i><i>is </i><i>there</i>? <i>I </i><i>don’t </i><i>have </i><i>to </i><i>avoid </i><i>him </i><i>just </i><i>because </i><i>he </i><i>rejected </i><i>me</i>. <i>It </i><i>wasn’t </i>like I <i>had </i><i>done </i><i>anything </i><i>wrong</i>.
So, the next morning, Dawn went to a nearby mall to buy a gift for Cecelia’s child.
Chapter 5 The Unusual Feelings for Her Uncle
The venue was at a manor on the outskirts.
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By the time Dawn arrived, many guests were already gathered in the main hall, chatting leisurely.
Most of them were acquaintances. Many were aware of the recent tension between her and Austin. The moment Dawn appeared, their expressions subtly shifted, and whispers spread among the crowd.
Sensing the change in atmosphere, Cecelia quickly walked over and took Dawn’s hand.
“Dawn, don’t mind these people. They just love to gossip. Come on, let me take you to see
Peanut.”
Dawn, however, wasn’t bothered.
“It’s fine. They’re only stating the truth.”
She and Austin had indeed fallen out because of another woman.
Cecelia observed her reaction carefully. Seeing that Dawn truly didn’t seem to care, she sighed and admitted, “Honestly, I always thought he’d ept you sooner orter.” <fn2cfd> Find the newest release on </fn2cfd>
After all, she was a stunning young woman, one he had spoiled since childhood. How could Austin not be moved?
Cecelia couldn’t help but wonder if Austin was truly devoted to another woman or if he simply never understood his ownfeelings.
Dawn smiled faintly. “Maybe it just wasn’t meant to be. I won’t force it anymore. Anyway, let’s not talk about this. I got Peanut a gift. I hope he doesn’t mind my taste.”
“How could he?” Cecelia was relieved to see Dawn in good spirits and she yfully tapped her nose. “Peanut wishes you to find your true love soon and spite that blind fool of a man.”
For some reason, at that moment, Dawn thought of Ethan. Her voice carried a happiness she hadn’t noticed. “I already have found-”
Cecelia was about to press for details when another voice interrupted before she could speak. “What have you found?”
The familiar voice made Dawn’s heart clench. She turned around and saw Austin’s dark and stormy expression.
<i>Had </i><i>he </i><i>heard </i><i>that</i>?