From Heir's Ex to His Aunt novel Chapter 28

Chapter 28 A Love Too Late

David, in Sylvoria, woke carly that morning to see Austin’s new post.

A sturgeon–and–cheese sandwich.

Fir

But what froze his breath wasn’t the sandwich–it was the tiny strawberry–and–banana snowman besi

Six months ago, he had begged Alicia to make him breakfast. She’d finally carved out the time, thro together a plate of pasta and fresh fruit. And there it was–that same strawberry snowman, identical t one in Austin’s photo.

Within minutes, comments from their mutual friends and relatives exploded under the poss

Austin never liked anyone’s posts, never shared anything himself. This was his very first uppdates sonce opening the account, and the meaning was obvious: a public declaration

Someone asked if the woman was his girlfriend.

Austin, cold and aloof as ever, replied, ‘Not my girlfriend. My wife.

David’s eyes locked on those four letters–wife. His chest tightened.Jaripplecoffuncase spreading thr him.

He had often wondered what kind of woman a man like Austin wouldnaryWith his distant, untouchable nature, David had assumed that if he ever wed no Dreaworld know about it.

Two years ago, he had even looked into whether Austin might have secretly married abroad. But the nothing. Austin was still the sarne–distant, untouchable. likeaboom clinging high on a cliff where i could reach.

Just days ago, Austin had been talking about a strategico marriage. And now–this. A public proclamat

It wasn’t like him at all.

For a mere alliance, would Austin go this far??

If it were truly just a union between the Gibbsoffamily and the Burton family, he would have named Gibsons outright.

When people asked about thedridde background. Austin stayed silent. That silence was telling–hey signaling an alliance.

He simply wanted to show herofl

This, from Austin–thes annuusin who had remained stone–faced even in the middle of an earthqu

And now, because of hladbsori heiress, he was acting like a lovesick teenager flaunting his first rom.

Curiosity stirred in Dade was about to call someone to dig into this young woman’s background his phoned angy

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Chapter 29 A Love Too Late

“David, I found a guesthouse near Riverton with the name Alicia in the register.”

“Do you have an ID photo?”

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“No. It’s remote and old–fashioned–names are written down by hand. Do you want to check it out?”

“Yes!”

If David didn’t find Alicia soon, he would lose his mind. She was in the final stages of cancer, dragging her frail body alone to a high–altitude, isolated border town, where danger could strike at any moment.

“But the roads are terrible. There’s no train service, just winding mountain trails. It’ll take at least two or three days round–trip.”

“I don’t care if I have to walk through hell. I’m going!”

David one his gaze from Austin’s post. That little strawberry snowman–surely it was just a coincidence.

Once be returned to Litchbrook, he would meet the Gibson heiress face–to–face.

Without wasting another second, he jumped in the car and headed for Riverton. On the way, Tasha called again, pressing him to come home for a date.

“I’ve arranged for you to meet the Gibson girl tomorrow. Come home in the morning, and you can have dinner with her that night.”

“Mom. Uncle Austin is the one planning a marriage with the Gibsons. I’m still young. I’m not thinking about marriage right now.”

Tasha’s voice rose in panic. “Don’t talk nonsense! Your grandfather’s health is failing, and all he wants is no see you settled before it’s too late. Young? What young? At your age, I was already raising you! I’m telling you, that Gibson girl is beautiful and gracious—”

The signal kept breaking, her voice cutting in and out. Already on edge, David lost his patience. The moment she mentioned another woman, anger flared in him, and he ended the call.

In David’s heart, there was no one in the world better than Alicia. He had stayed by her side for three wer

What began as a fascination with her beauty and figure had long since turned into admiration for her resilience.

She would stay up night after night, perfecting a proposal, chasing a client through a downpour

secure a contract.

How could she be so strong?

She wasn’t fragile, never pretentious–her very spirit seemed to shine.

A pang of regret struck David. If only he had told Austin back then, openly and proudly, that Alicia was hu girlfriend.

She was remarkable. Why had he ever hidden her?

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“David, I found a guesthouse near Riverton with the name Alicia in the register.”

“Do you have an ID photo?”

“No. It’s remote and old–fashioned–names are written down by hand. Do you want to check it out?”

“Yes!”

If David didn’t find Alicia soon, he would lose his mind. She was in the final stages of cancer, dragging her frail body alone to a high–altitude, isolated border town, where danger could strike at any moment.

“But the roads are terrible. There’s no train service, just winding mountain trails. It’ll take at least two or three days round–trip.”

“I don’t care if I have to walk through hell. I’m going!”

David tore his gaze from Austin’s post. That little strawberry snowman–surely it was just a coincidence.

Once he returned to Litchbrook, he would meet the Gibson heiress face–to–face.

Without wasting another second, he jumped in the car and headed for Riverton. On the way, Tasha called again, pressing him to come home for a date.

“I’ve arranged for you to meet the Gibson girl tomorrow. Come home in the morning, and you can have dinner with her that night.”

“Mom, Uncle Austin is the one planning a marriage with the Gibsons. I’m still young. I’m not thinking about marriage right now.”

Tasha’s voice rose in panic. “Don’t talk nonsense! Your grandfather’s health is failing, and all he wants is to see you settled before it’s too late. Young? What young? At your age, I was already raising you! I’m telling you, that Gibson girl is beautiful and gracious-”

The signal kept breaking, her voice cutting in and out. Already on edge, David lost his patience. The moment she mentioned another woman, anger flared in him, and he ended the call.

In David’s heart, there was no one in the world better than Alicia. He had stayed by her side for three years.

What began as a fascination with her beauty and figure had long since turned into admiration for her resilience.

She would stay up night after night, perfecting a proposal, chasing a client through a downpour just to

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