His Awesome Ex Is Now Uncle's Lady (Alicia and Austin) novel Chapter 63

Chapter 63 She Is Mine

Alicia appeared composed, though the injustice she had endured threatened to break her. Her eyes glistened with unshed tears that refused to fall.

That night must have been excruciating for her, trapped in an environment like this.

She had always been resilient, abhorring the thought of any man witnessing her vulnerability. And having kept this entire ordeal a secret, her anxiety was palpable.

As Austin approached, her thoughts scrambled. “What… what are you doing here?”

Before she could react, he swept her into his arms. His deep voice resonated over her head. “Why didn’t you tell me you were hurt? Do you even still see me as your husband?”

Alicia’s eyes widened in disbelief. She hadn’t anticipated his arrival, and rather than questioning why she had gone to the Gibson family alone, he asked about the pain she had endured.

“I’m… sorry, I…” For once, the normally sharp-witted Alicia found herself speechless. Even when she had dated David, she had always held control.

At the moment, the balance of power had shifted.

Austin held her protectively, his gaze flicking to Frank. “Excuse me, but what exactly did my wife do wrong?”

His tone was measured yet carried an undeniable weight, like a cold wind slicing through the room.

Even in his arms, Alicia felt a chill run down her spine. She looked up and saw Austin’s resolve.

Everyone was caught off guard by his sudden appearance, standing there with an intense protective aura around Alicia.

Frank, slightly rattled but still the senior figure, could not afford to lose face before the younger onlookers. He forced a stern expression and snapped, “Alicia has no manners. She struck her elders. As her father, I have the right to discipline her. Austin, do you think you can dictate how I raise my daughter?”

“If a child misbehaves, it falls on the parent,” Austin countered. “If your daughter acted wrongly, you should take responsibility. Yet here you are, dumping all the blame on her. I’m genuinely curious what you did to drive my usually composed wife to hit her elder.”

As Austin interceded, the younger relatives gathered, drawn to the unfolding drama.

Aria and Bernard leapt to defend their mother, “No matter what happened, striking an elder is inexcusable.

Manners matter.”

“Aria, really?” another voice shot back. “Your mother is Alicia’s stepmother, and even Grandpa counts as an elder. Who exactly are you accusing of lacking manners?”

“Enough!” Richard slammed the table, his eyes icy as they swept the room. “Look at yourselves! This is a complete mess. Alicia acted impulsively, and Frank, you are no better. Now Austin arrives, and we’re making fools of ourselves.”

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