Broken Engagement His Uncle's Bride (Serena and Trevor) novel Chapter 323

Chapter 323 No Shortcuts to the Altar

Serena offered Sebastian a silent, deadpan stare.

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He simply couldn’t help himself. He was a man who didn’t know how to leave well enough alone.

The moment he sensed her softening–the second she let her guard down to offer a shred of comfort—he would pounce, turning that fleeting tenderness into an excuse for something far more carnal.

Serena woke up the next day to find herself massaging her aching lower back. Over breakfast, she vented her frustration by spearing her food viciously.

Charles, the butler, read the room instantly and made a strategic exit.

“Sebastian, do you have to bite every single time?”

“I’m actually very gentle,” he replied, his face a mask of pure innocence. A beat passed before he added, “Which makes me a perfect match for someone as soft as you.”

Serena took a long, slow breath, closing her eyes against the sheer audacity of his logic.

As if anyone asked for his opinion. Also, that wasn’t even the question.

“I’m full,” she announced, snapping her spoon down. “I’m heading to the office.”

Sebastian licked his lips, a low, infuriatingly lazy chuckle vibrating in his chest. “Same here. I’ve had more than enough last night.”

With one final eye roll, she headed out the door, grabbing her own car key. No way was she riding with him today.

Lucinda’s wedding was fast approaching, and Winona happily stepped into bridesmaid duties again.

Still, during their meetup, she seemed a little wistful. “Once you’re both married, you’re not freezing me out, are you?”

The other two rolled their eyes in perfect sync. “Excuse me? Who’s sidelining our big

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celebrity?”

“Seriously–that new supporting role of yours? Everyone’s talking about it.”

“At this rate, we need reservations just to see you.”

Winona waved them off. “Relax. It’s barely a blip in my fan count. But yeah, I’m glad.”

At least the grind meant something.

“You two have direction,” Lucinda muttered. “I envy that.”

“Don’t you like anything in particular?” Winona asked.

“Having fun, I guess?”

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Lucinda was the youngest out of the trio. After graduating last year, she had promised herself a celebratory trip. A year of traveling had been the ultimate escape, but coming home felt like waking up to a different reality.

Watching her peers discover their true vocations and strive to make them a reality only made her feel strangely out of step.

The truth was, she lacked their drive. She had no interest in working. She preferred to spend her time playing, and she possessed exactly zero ambition.

Plus, she had enough money saved to finance her lifestyle for a lifetime–all without needing a single cent from her own family.

Serena tapped Lucinda on the forehead. “Alright, Princess. Quit worrying. If you’re that bored, open a cute little boutique inn and treat it like a hobby.”

Lucinda beamed, smacking a fist into her open palm. “That’s genius!” she cried, “Thank Rena. You’re the best!”

you,

She hugged Serena, peppering her with teasing kisses until she noticed the telltale marks peeking from beneath her collar.

“Right. Sorry.” Lucinda coughed sheepishly. “You’re Uncle Sebastian’s now.”

Clearly, she no longer had kissing rights.

Serena’s face heated. “You’re just asking for it!”

Lucinda ducked out of reach, laughing as she escaped Serena’s hand. “My bad, Aunt Serena!

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Mercy!”

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