Wedding My Ex's Uncle (Kaia and Alden) novel Chapter 92

Chapter 92 A Bit Older

There was no room for negotiation.

Kaia had no choice but to get out and move to the passenger

side.

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They were parked right outside Graves Manor. Anyone passing by could see everything.

As soon as she settled in, the subtle scent from her skin drifted through the car. Lucien’s lips curled slightly as he pressed on the

gas.

Kaia kept her eyes fixed on the window, watching the streets blur past.

n’s voice came quietly, almost too casual,

“Next Saturday’s the one–month mark since your grandmother passed, right? Are you going to the cemetery? I could come.”

Kaia shook her head.

“We’re not going to the cemetery, We’re holding a memorial at home.”

They would visit the grave at the two–month mark. But there was no need to explain that.

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“Lucien, I’m sorry, but it’ll be another month after that before we can register the marriage.”

Lucien’s expression darkened. “Why are you apologizing?” –

There was something distant in her tone, and he didn’t like it.

They were about to get married, yet they still sounded like

strangers.

“I thought… you might be in a hurry,” Kaia mumbled.

Lucien let out a low laugh.

She glanced over, unsettled. “What’s funny?”

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in, you really think I’m that impatient?”

She realized she’d said the wrong thing.

“No, Lucien. I meant… I thought Sir Graves might be pressuring you, since you’re a bit older.”

After all, the marriage was partly to appease Allen,

Lucien’s smile froze the moment the words left her mouth.

Older? She’s calling me old now?

Kaia quickly noticed the shift in his face and rushed to explain.

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“I didn’t mean you’re old. I just meant… thirty–three is around the age families start pushing for it.”

She didn’t say he was old, but somehow every word still sounded like she did.

Lucien’s gaze dropped to her slightly parted lips. His voice was soft but steady.

“It’s fine. You’ll find out for yourself whether I’m old or not.”

Kaia froze for half a second, her fingers tightening on the edge of her seat.

That didn’t sound right…

Lucien shifted the conversation before she could respond.

ssa probably told you about Alden and Luna’s wedding is, didn’t she?”

Kaia hadn’t expected him to bring it up. “Yeah, she did.”

Not just Alyssa–Luna had made a point to flaunt it to her face earlier.

“I see,” Lucien said quietly.

His grip on the steering wheel tightened. “It was my idea. After what happened that night, it was better to settle it quickly.

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Otherwise, it could’ve affected Graves Group’s stock.”

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Kaia suddenly remembered what Alyssa had said earlier, so that was what she’d meant about Lucien being the one to suggest it.

Kaia gave a small smile. “You’re right. Thank you.”

Lucien raised an eyebrow, a little caught off guard by her gratitude.

He had expected pushback, maybe even a misunderstanding. But she accepted it calmly.

He wasn’t the type to leave room for people to twist the story behind his back. If she was going to find out, better if it came

from him.

he rest of the ride was quiet. When the black Maybach pulled up in front of Kaia’s apartment, she unbuckled her seatbelt.

“Thanks. I’m home.”

Lucien’s finger tapped lightly against the steering wheel. “Did I leave my glasses at your place last time?”

“Uh, yeah.”

Lucien shut off the engine and undid his own seatbelt with a straight face. “Then I’ll come up and get them.”

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Kaia hadn’t expected “next time” to mean this soon. She sighed, “Alright.”

Lucien noticed the reluctance flash across her face but acted like

he didn’t see it.

With his hands in his pockets, he spoke in a calm, detached tone, “Let’s go.”

“Okay.”

They walked side by side to her front door.

Kaia pressed her fingertip to the biometric scanner.

She could feel the weight of his stare on her back the entire time.

ien’s eyes lingered on her hand, slender against the sensor.

aad already given her the code to his house.

When will she do the same?

As the lock clicked open and the soft mechanical voice announced access granted, Kaia turned on the light.

“Wait here. I’ll grab them for you.”

So, she had no intention of letting him in.

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Lacion didn’t seem bothered. He stood quietly at the doorway. watching her retreating figure with a faint smile tugging at his Tips:

She had her hair in a low ponytail today. It swayed as sho walked away, just enough to make him want to reach out and grab it.

Adorable.

The more Lucien looked at her, the harder it was to ignore just how damn cute she was.

His eyes drifted to the entryway, where a pair of new men’s slippers had been left out,

Did she buy those for me?

Just then, Kaia rushed back toward the door, her steps quick and light. Her cheeks were slightly flushed from running. “I picked these up after you left that day, I figured I’d keep them for you.”

Lucien took them from her, his cool fingertips brushing against her palm. He gave a faint, amused smile. “Thanks.”

Then his gaze drifted back to the slippers by the cabinet. His voice was low and gravelly. “You got those for me?”

Kaia hadn’t expected him to notice. “Yeah. I passed by a shop

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and just picked them up.”

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It was not like she wanted him walking around barefoot again.

Lucien gave a satisfied nod. “Looks like I won’t get to try them today. Maybe next time.”

Kaia blinked, fingers tightening slightly around the doorframe.

Was that supposed to mean something?

They are just slippers. What is there to try on?

Lucien didn’t linger. He slid the glasses onto his nose, the silver frames catching the hallway light in a pale, cold gleam.

should go. Goodnight. See you this weekend.”

“Goodnight. See you this weekend.”

It was only two days away. So why did it feel like they said that every single day?

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Landon had just walked out of a dinner meeting when he received a message from Lucien.

It was a picture.

He stared at it in confusion.

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