Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 210

Dawn, have you talked to your uncle at all?"

Jessica's voice trembled with age and fatigue. "I've gotten not a single call from him. The other day he sent me a quick message on WhatsApp saying he wouldn't be home for the holidays. And after that ... nothing."

The sound of her sigh seemed to echo down the line, long and heavy.

Jessica had done all she could. There was no more effort left to give.

Dawn caught the meaning hidden behind her words. She sat in silence for a moment before answering gently. "Maybe Uncle Austin is buried in work. When he gets a break, he'll see you."

She pushed the thought away, and Jessica did not press her further. After a few more words of concern, the call ended.

Dawn turned her eyes to the window. The city outside shimmered in many different colors, every street strung with lights and decorations.

It was the holiday season, and the whole world seemed dressed in a fresh new coat.

Winter in Northville and Trifton was fading, and in just two weeks she would be Ethan's wife. A new beginning waited for her, one that had nothing to do with Austin.

Maybe it was her excitement that made this season feel so light. The company had closed for break on the day before the holiday, and that night gifts poured into the group chat.

Ethan, as the boss, gave everyone a generous present.

On top of that, he kept sending random cash prizes into the chat, and the whole group went wild.

Dawn stretched across his lap, laughing as she tried to claim as many as she could.

"That's it? Come on, keep them coming!"

Ethan lowered his phone and looked down at her, his voice calm but edged. "Say that again?"

"What?" Dawn blinked, still grinning. "I said keep sending. I finally grabbed the biggest prize."

He said nothing. The lamplight glinted in his dark eyes as he stared at her.

After a quiet moment, a smile curved across his lips, sharp and warm.

"Alright.

"I can do that."

Moments later, the chat exploded. Their coworkers filled the screen with thanks as prize after prize hit their accounts. Only Janice stood out, sending a blessing for the boss and his fiancée. For that, she earned a private reward.

Dawn scooped up prize after prize. With a happy sigh, she leaned back.

"Tomorrow we'll do this again. Tonight, let's go to bed."

Ethan lifted a brow. "That's it?"

"Well, then—ah!"

Before she could finish, Ethan scooped her into his arms. His voice dropped, rich and smooth against her ear. "You may be finished, but I'm not. Tonight, you'll have to keep up with me, sweetheart."

That night was one surprise after another.

Dawn saw the stars. And she saw the fireworks.

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