Chapter 40 Becoming the Ex–Boyfriend’s Aunt
Seria couldn’t help but laugh at Madison’s exaggerated expression. “Maddy, what are you thinking? By seniority, I should call him uncle. He’s my elder, and I only teel respect and gratitude toward him.”
Madison quickly shot back, “But he’s just Benson’s uncle. You and Benson are broken up now, so what does seniority matter anymore?”
sierra was momentarily speechless, unsure how to counter that. It seemed… that was actually a fair point.
she called Theo “uncle” because of Benson Without Benson, there would be no connection between her and Theo.
Suddenly, Madison’s face lit up with a mischievous grin. “Cee, I’ve got a great idea. Marry Theo, and then Benson will have to call you “aunt‘ every time he sees you. “His ex–girlfriend becoming his aunt–imagine how exciting that would be!”
Sierra’s mouth twitched at Madison’s words. She was taken aback and couldn’t help but sigh. “Maddy, you really live up to your name as a novelist. This plot is straight out of a melodrama.”
“I’m serious! You should seriously think about it,” Madison insisted.
“No need to think Your fantasy is impossible. Uncle Theo already has someone he likes. I heard it myself,” Sierra quickly responded.
During a visit to see Jemima at the hospital, she had overheard a conversation that revealed Theo’s feelings for someone else.
The person who had caught his interest must be extraordinary, someone who could stand on equal footing with him. It certainly wouldn’t be someone ordinary like
Madison sighed in response, a little disappointed.
“Baby, I’m done with my shower. Come here.
Suddenly, a man’s voice, full of temptation, echoed through the video call. Sierra’s eyes widened in shock, and her face immediately tumed bright red when the meaning of his words hit her.
Madison’s face flushed as well, turning toward the man who had just stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped only in a towel
He scratched his head in confusion, unaware of the awkwardness.
Sierra stammered, “M–Maddy, you… go ahead and get busy. Take care of yourself.”
without waiting for a response, she quickly ended the call. It was the middle of the day; Maddy’s life sure was a little too stimulating, wasn’t it?
Just as Sierra managed to calm herself from the embarrassment, the doorbell rang. She frowned slightly and walled to the door. Looking at the smart doorbell, she new Benson’s grim face, and beretion instantly shifted
sierra, I know you’re home. Open the door!” Benson’s loud voice boo
boomed from outside.
erra pretended not to bear, turning to sit back down on the sofa, She thought that if she ignored him, he would leave.
But surprisingly, he kept pressing the doorbell, even knocking loudly with his first. The noise startled the neighbors, who angrily stepped our of their homes. “What’s wrong with you, pressing the doorbell non–stop? It’s so a
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