Wedding My Ex's Uncle (Kaia and Alden) novel Chapter 222

Chapter 222 A Taste of Love

The wild joy in Lucien’s eyes dimmed slightly, but his tone stayed warm.

“Sure. We’ll have one later. For now, let’s enjoy our time together.

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“Honey, I saw another new outfit in your car’s trunk the other day.”

Kaia was speechless.

“That’s not mine. It’s for your niece.”

Lucien rubbed her flushed earlobe. “Liar, it’s your size. Try it on tonight?”

Kaia couldn’t fathom why Lucien had such quirky tastes.

*****

When Kaia took on the legal aid case, she hesitated.

Medical malpractice cases were tough.

She’d need medical knowledge, and they often dragged on for years with uncertain outcomes.

“If you don’t want it, you can pass,” Jude said.

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Kaia thought it over. “I’ll take it.”

“Alright, I’ll introduce you to some experts in the field.”

Kaia smiled warmly, “Thanks, Jude.”

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The client was a thirty–year–old man, represented by his elderly mother, Theresa Ford.

Their family was struggling. Theresa scraped by collecting recyclables, and her son had no savings. His illness had cut off

their income.

Theresa wiped her tears. “Ms. Domont, my son was fine, working at the construction site, just feeling a sore throat, so he went to Stonemont Medical Center.

“He walked in there healthy, and now he’s brain–dead! And those bastards want to throw us out! I’m taking those cold–hearted doctors to court!”

She broke down, recounting how the hospital had stonewalled

her.

Kaia sighed, understanding Theresa’s pain. She didn’t interrupt, just gently patted her back, offering quiet comfort.

Half an hour later, Theresa calmed down and handed over the

evidence.

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Kaia nodded, taking it, but after a few pages, she spotted issues.

The patient’s records were incomplete, and Theresa hadn’t sealed them.

Kaia decided to visit the hospital with her.

There, they were told the medical affairs head was away, and the hospital, with its limited facilities, lacked even a self–service

records machine.

“Ms. Domont, what now?” Theresa asked.

Kaia stayed calm. “Theresa, I’ll drive you to the State Health Department. You go in and file a complaint about them withholding records.”

Theresa nodded eagerly. “Okay, I’ll do it!”

Kaia noticed the hospital’s license on display.

Its expiration date had passed a month ago.

*****

Back home, Kaia buried herself in her study.

This case was far more complex than her previous civil disputes.

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She was so engrossed that when Lucien came looking, she realized it was already ten.

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“Time for bed,” Lucien said, shooting her a playfully resentful glance that made her stifle a laugh.

He looked oddly like a sulky housewife.

“Alright, let me save my files, and I’ll sleep.”

Kaia assumed Lucien would go easy on her, given her hard

work.

He pulled her into his arms, kissing her deeply.

But two seconds in, her stomach growled loudly.

Kaia laughed awkwardly.

“I’m hungry.

“Not that kind of hungry–actually hungry.”

She’d eaten dinner, but work had left her famished again.

The house staff were long asleep.

It felt wrong to wake them just to cook something.

Lucien nuzzled her collarbone, giving it a firm kiss, his voice

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husky. “I’ll make you something in the kitchen.”

Kaia lit up. “Great!”

She watched Lucien tie on an apron at the kitchen island, exuding an unexpected sense of security.

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Shirtless, his toned muscles, chiseled abs, and alluring V–line

were half–hidden under that annoying apron.

Kaia swallowed.

What a body.

“No heavy carbs. I don’t want to gain weight.”

Lucien chuckled, “Don’t worry, the only thing getting fat is your

chest.”

Kaia glared at him.

Jerk!

Lucien pulled a small steak from the fridge, thawed it, and seasoned it with black pepper and olive oil, rubbing it evenly on

both sides.

He cooked it slowly over low heat.

When it reached medium–well, he sliced it and set it before Kaia.

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“Done.”

Kaia’s eyes sparkled as she forked a piece. “It’s delicious!”

It wasn’t just flattery. It really was that good.

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Kaia stuffed her mouth, savoring every bite. “Lucien, how do you like your steak?”

“Same as you.”

Lucien wasn’t hungry, but as he propped his chin on one hand, watching her lick her lips, his throat tightened.

Desire flickered in him again.

“Full yet?”

Kaia let out a satisfied burp her best answer.

She’d polished off the whole plate.

Lucien nodded, pleased, and pulled out the outfit Kaia had hidden in the car.

She shrank back, wary. “What… what are you doing?”

Lucien’s deep eyes glinted with a strange light. “Honey, what do you think?”

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Chapter 223 A Vanished Client