Wedding My Ex's Uncle (Kaia and Alden) novel Chapter 233

Chapter 233 Try for a Baby

Kaia did the math–if she went abroad for her studies, she wouldn’t be back for two years. By then, Lucien would be thirty–six.

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She also recalled the dinner at Graves Manor last week. Allen hadn’t been subtle at all when he brought up the idea of them having a baby.

The thought weighed on her more than she wanted to admit.

She dragged her feet until it was already ten.

Lucien had just come back from a business dinner. The sharp, heavy scent of alcohol clung to him the moment he walked through the door.

Kaia wrinkled her nose and gently pushed him away. “You’ve been drinking? How much did you have?”

He chuckled, a little off balance. “Yeah, drank a bit too much tonight. Can’t really avoid it sometimes,”

His face was flushed, his lips curved in that familiar smile. “But I’m thinking I’ll start handing these dinners off to someone else. Cut back on the drinking.”

Then his eyes softened, gaze turning warm despite the haze. “Honey… if I give up drinking, how about we try for a baby next

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year?”

Kaia’s breath caught.

Lucien wasn’t just saying it to tease her. He meant it.

He truly wanted a child–especially with her.

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He imagined a daughter who looked just like Kaia—someone he could dote on and protect.

With two princesses at home, he’d gladly spend the rest of his life loving and spoiling them both.

A son would be great too, though he imagined he’d be a little stricter with a boy.

But then a daughter after that–so the older brother could protect his little sister, even long after Lucien was gone.

The vision of that life–of a full, noisy, love–filled home–warmed him from the inside out. His gaze, hazy with alcohol, turned impossibly tender.

But Kaia… felt a knot tighten deep in her chest.

A baby? Now?

Lucien reached out and gently pinched her cheek. “It’s okay, Don’t be scared. If you’re not ready this year, we’ll try next year,

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Or the year after. No pressure.”

He meant it.

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Kaia gave a faint smile, lips tugging upward, though her heart was far from still.

“I’ll think about it, honey. Just… give me some time.”

With a soft smile and his eyes closed, Lucien resolved to let her have all the time she needed to make up her mind.

If things worked out, she could be expecting by spring and they’d have their baby before the year was out.

Kaia found herself wanting to say something to him more than once, but each time, she swallowed the words back.

That Saturday, Lucien, for once, made a suggestion. “How about we get out of town for the weekend? Just the two of us, yeah?”

Kaia shook her head. “I’ve got to work overtime today. I probably won’t be done until the afternoon. Let’s go tomorrow instead. We can catch a movie.”

The last time they saw a movie together, Lucien had seemed to really enjoy it. So, with guilt still tugging at her, she instinctively wanted to make it up to him.

Lucien gave a faint smile. “Sure. What movie do you want to

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watch?”

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Kaia pushed his face away as he leaned in. “You pick. Whatever you say goes.”

Lucien’s gaze darkened slightly. “Really? Whatever I say?”

“Mmhmm. It’s up to you,” Kaia replied.

After she left, Lucien sat down at his computer and started browsing through movie options.

Eventually, he thought of the Myers family’s cinema chain and arranged for them to have a private VIP screening room all to themselves.

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After finishing her DELF exam at five, Kaia swung by the bookstore and picked up a few cookbooks.

She had been thinking of cooking for Lucien in a few days, using the opportunity to talk to him about everything.

After all, making the meal herself would show she really meant it.

But while she was still in the store, her phone rang.

It was Lucien. “Are you done? I’m downstairs, outside your

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office.”

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Kaia’s heart skipped. “Uh… I’m not at the office. I just left.”

Lucien’s brow furrowed. “Just left?”

Kaia said, “Yeah… that’s right.”

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It was the first time she had lied to him, and it made her uneasy.

There was a far–off look in Lucien’s eyes as he fell silent, lost in thought.

The truth was, he had spent an hour waiting for Kaia outside the building, only phoning at five so he wouldn’t get in her way.

If she had left right then, why hadn’t he caught a glimpse of her?

Lucien pressed his lips together, then asked, “Where are you

now?”

“At the bookstore,” Kaia replied. “Do you wanna come by?”

Lucien let out a soft laugh, realizing he’d probably been overthinking things. He pressed down on the accelerator and said, “Wait for me–I’m on my way.”

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Kaia stood at the door with a bright smile, waiting for Lucien.

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The moment he stepped out of the car, he moved to open the door for her. “Why aren’t you waiting inside?” he asked.

She gave him a playful smile. “I couldn’t wait to see you. So I figured I’d come out.”

Lucien glanced at her again, unable to hide the way her voice- soft, warm, just a little teasing—pulled at him.

“Let’s hit the hot springs tonight,” he said. “There’s a private bath I think you’ll like. Perfect for relaxing. And the place has its own theater, too. Sounds good?”

Kaia blinked, a little surprised. She hadn’t expected him to plan everything so thoroughly.

“Sure,” she said with a nod.

Lucien reached for her bag, ready to toss it into the backseat- but she quickly stepped aside, holding it closer.

“It’s fine, I’ve got it. It’s not heavy,” Kaia said quickly.

Inside were two things she hadn’t mentioned: a new cookbook she’d just picked up, and her exam permit.

Lucien wasn’t the type to snoop through her things–he never had been.

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But still, Kaia couldn’t shake the faint, nagging guilt bubbling in

her chest.

His brows drew together as he eyed the bag. “What’s in there, gold?”

Realizing she might’ve overreacted, Kaia forced a light tone. “Nope. But if you want it that badly, here–take it.”

Lucien stepped in closer, his voice low and teasing as he pressed a kiss to her lips.

“I’ll deal with you tonight.”

Just like that, the moment passed, and the bag was forgotten–at least, for now.

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Later that night, Kaia stood in front of the bed, staring at the swimsuit Lucien had picked out for her.

“You seriously expect me to wear this?” she asked, holding it up with an incredulous look.

Lucien didn’t see the issue. “It’s a private bath,” he said, as if that explained everything.

“No one’s coming in. They wouldn’t dare. Once you’re in the water, you’ll be covered. And when you get out, I’ll wrap you in a

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towel.”

He made it sound so perfectly reasonable.

But to Kaia, it was clear he was full of it.

“There’s barely any fabric on this,” she deadpanned. “I might as well not wear anything at all.”

Lucien stepped closer, his arm sliding around her waist, his gaze dark and heated.

“But I want to see you in it, honey,” he murmured, voice low and rough. “Go try it on for me, will you?”

tible about seeing her

Sure, he loved how she looked without a stitch of clothing- but there was something especially dressed in something meant to be undone. Something she wore just for him.

In the past, Kaia would’ve refused without hesitation. But guilt had a way of softening even the firmest resolve,

She bit her lip, hesitating.

Then she nodded. “Fine.”

If Lucien was in a good mood, it might be easier to bring up the idea of studying abroad later,

Maybe just maybe–he’d be more open to it that way.

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