Wedding My Ex's Uncle (Kaia and Alden) novel Chapter 205

Chapter 205 The Weight of Her Resentment

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Malcolm stood at a distance, his gaze fixed on his niece outside the operating room, a bitter curse simmering in his chest.

How dare that old bastard let my niece sign the surgical consent form for him?

He’d better not make it out of there alive.

Malcolm’s heart tugged with a longing to approach Kaia, to tell her he was her uncle, but a gnawing fear held him back. He was afraid she’d blame him for waiting so many years to show up.

The clash of hope and dread churned inside him, leaving him paralyzed by indecision.

After a long moment of hesitation, he turned away from the hospital, climbed into his car, and drove to his sister’s grave.

“Lillian,” he whispered, his voice thick with resolve, “I’m here now. I swear I’ll make things right for you.”

Three hours later, the surgery was over,

The doctor walked up to Kaia, a weary look in his eyes and a hint of apology on his face. “We did everything we could, and the

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surgery was technically a success. But the hemorrhaging was

severe.

“Recovery will be challenging. He may experience problems with movement, speech, or cognitive function. We’ll have to monitor him closely for the next forty–eight hours before deciding the next steps.”

Kaia offered a faint, polite smile. “Thank you, doctor. We understood the risks when we chose the surgery.”

The doctor blinked, surprised by her composure.

Tobias would need to stay in the ICU for observation.

Kaia instructed the butler to stay at the hospital, while Lucien wrapped an arm around her and guided her home.

With Tobias down, the shareholders‘ calls flooded Kaia’s phone.

“Ms. Domont, you’re the largest shareholder now. You’ve got to do something!”

Kaia didn’t want to come up with anything. Instead, she used his illness as the perfect excuse to pull the trigger. “Declare bankruptcy. There’s nothing I can do. My father’s in the ICU, Bankruptcy is the only path forward.”

And just like that, Domley Tech spiraled into liquidation. Kaia, unfazed, returned to her work at the law firm, carrying on as if

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When the hospital called to say Tobias had woken up, she took a day off to visit.

This time, she went alone.

As the doctor had warned, Tobias was a shadow of himself, his voice a weak, garbled whimper as he struggled to form her

name.

Kaia’s lips curved into a cold smile. “The doctors have made it clear–your chances of recovery are minimal. Even with intensive rehabilitation, you’ll barely improve. A full recovery? Impossible.

“The company’s in bankruptcy proceedings. Everything except the Domont Villa will be sold off to cover debts. Those loan guarantees you signed? They’ll come out of your personal assets.

“So, Dad, you’ve got nothing left.”

Tobias‘ eyes stared up at her, empty and glazed. Tears trickled slowly from the corners.

Even in his frail state, he reached for her hand, but Kaia stopped back, her voice icy. “What, you think you still have me?

“Sorry, but I’ll only cover the bare minimum for your care nothing more.

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“You’ll never get your old life back. This is your new reality. Happy with it?”

Tobias‘ lips trembled, and with effort, he rasped, “Un…grate…ful…wh–ore!”

The words were slurred, but the accusation was clear.

Kaia let out a sharp, humorless laugh. “Ungrateful?

“When you let Sally destroy my mother, did you ever think you’d end up here?

“You won’t die anytime soon, but you’ll wither away slowly. You’ll watch yourself fade from strong to frail until you can’t even feed yourself, completely dependent on others.

“You’ll live without dignity, a life worse than death. But don’t worry—I’ll make sure someone looks after you, keeping you alive. That’s my final revenge, Dad. How does it feel?”

Tobias‘ mouth twisted, tears streaming as he sobbed silently, his face crumpling.

In just a few days, deep lines had carved themselves into his forehead, aging him beyond recognition.

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Kaia stepped out of the hospital room and was startled to find Lucien waiting for her outside.

“You came,” she said, her voice soft but tinged with surprise.

Lucien had an uncanny ability to appear exactly when she needed him, as if he had a supernatural sense tuned only to her.

Kaia wanted to say something but hesitated. She didn’t know how much he had overheard.

She wanted to ask if he thought she was too cruel, too heartless.

She wasn’t blindly devoted to family.

Every time Tobias had chosen Sally and Kimberly over her, he’d chipped away at the love she’d once held for him.

Now, that love was gone, replaced by a cold, festering

resentment.

When her grandmother died, Tobias‘ indifference had been a

knife to her heart.

When she uncovered the truth about her mother’s death, that knife twisted deeper until all the feelings she retained for him

turned into hatred.

Kaia knew she wasn’t a saint. If Lucien saw the darkness in her heart, would he turn away?

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But Lucien said nothing, his lips curving into a gentle, knowing smile. “Hey, how about a movie tonight?”

Kaia’s tension eased, and she nodded. “Sure.”

At the theater, Lucien looked hilariously out of place in his crisp suit.

Especially because he was carrying a giant tub of popcorn and two oversized cups of soda.

Kaia reached out to help, but he brushed her off. “No, let me. Isn’t this what boyfriends are supposed to do? If they can manage it, so can I.”

Her cheeks flushed, a mix of embarrassment and warmth spreading through her.

A few curious glances turned their way from nearby seats.

Glancing at her watch, she saw they had ten minutes before the movie started. “I’m hitting the restroom,” she said, standing.

Lucien raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eyes.

“Go ahead. I’ll survive without you for a few minutes.”

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As Kaia walked away, a gaggle of giggling girls nearby seized their chance, edging closer to Lucien with eager, hopeful smiles.

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