His Belated Love for the Abandoned Ex Wife novel Chapter 358

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On her grandfather’s side alone, there were five other branches of the family tree. Every year for Memorial Day–or sometimes during a big summer reunion–the entire extended clan would gather at Whitmore Manor to pay their respects. The sheer scale of the family was staggering; the total headcount easily topped three hundred people.

To help Iris wrap her head the dynasty she belonged to, Cayden brought out an old, leather- bound genealogy book. As they traced the lines together, he explained her heritage.

Her great–grandfather had been a celebrated war hero, awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery. And if you went back three generations before him, their ancestors had been renowned physicians to the royal courts.

By the time her grandfather’s generation came along, they had revitalized that legacy of medical excellence. Other branches of the family had deep roots in military service and politics. In fact, one of her distant cousins was currently a high–ranking official.

The Whitmores might not have been the wealthiest family in the country, but their social standing was leagues beyond that of ordinary tycoons.

As Iris listened to her father recount their history with such evident pride, she felt a little dazed, as if she were stepping into a dream. To think that this prestigious blood was flowing through her veins.

“Dad, I need to head back and pack,” Iris said softly after a while. “Tomorrow, I’ll bring Harper home with me.”

Cayden’s face lit up instantly. “Right, right! My granddaughter!” He turned excitedly to

Brandon. “Quick, get someone on the line. We need to turn the guest suite into a proper room for a child.”

Brandon laughed and pulled out his phone. “I’ll call the designer right now. We’ll convert that east wing suite the one with the garden views–into a little kid’s paradise.”

Iris felt a warmth spread through her chest. Then, she remembered something else and hesitated. “There’s one more thing… Julian, he…”

The living room fell into a sudden, respectful silence.

Cayden gently patted his daughter’s hand. “I know all about that young man from the Everhart family. Don’t you worry, your dad isn’t going to give him a hard time. But you remember this: now you have the entire Whitmore family standing behind you. You never have to settle for less than you deserve.”

Iris‘ heart was still a storm of emotions, unable to fully settle. She pressed her lips together and

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On the drive back to the villa, the phone Iris had left on the passenger seat kept buzzing. She picked it up to glance at the screen while waiting at a red light.

It turned out her father had added her to the massive family group chat, and it had already exploded with activity. Her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and countless cousins were all frantically messaging, trying to coordinate a welcome dinner for her.

The notifications were scrolling by so fast it looked like a chat stream for a viral livestream.

Most of the messages were directed at Cayden, celebrating him. The family was already prominent, but now they had a winner of the global Science Award and holder of multiple patents among them. It was as if their ancestors were smiling down on them, adding glory to an already illustrious line.

Since she was driving, Iris didn’t have time to reply. Besides, she had never been good with social pleasantries and didn’t know what to say, so she pretended not to see the commotion.

The car pulled into the brightly lit driveway of the villa.

Iris turned off the engine, gathered her things, and stepped out. As she closed the door, she saw Julian standing at the entrance in his lounge clothes, waiting for her.

He wore a smile that was exceptionally gentle, his eyes filled with warmth.

Iris walked up to him and managed a small smile in return, though there was a strange ache in her heart. She didn’t know how to tell him she was moving out.

Julian didn’t ask. He simply stepped forward, pulled her into a gentle embrace, stroked her back, and murmured near her ear, “You got the results?”

“Yeah.” Iris leaned into him, burying her face against his chest.

“Dr. Whitmore mentioned the DNA results were coming out today. You were gone all afternoon. You went to Whitmore Manor, didn’t you?”

So, he already knew.

Iris gently pulled away to look up at him, her hands resting on his waist. “The results are in.”

Julian tilted his head. “So, do I still call him Dr. Whitmore, or do I switch to Brandon now?”

Iris smiled, but her eyes suddenly rimmed with red, tears gathering. “You switch to Brandon.”

Julian’s voice dropped a note lower, but it was laced with a happy warmth. “That’s incredible. You finally found your family.”

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Iris looked up at him. In the moonlight, his features seemed softer than usual. She reached up and touched his cheek. “Can I talk to you about something? Would you mind if I moved into Whitmore Manor for a while? My dad and brother, they…”

“Of course not,” Julian said immediately, taking her hand to kiss the back of it. “Thirty years of lost time–they have a lot to make up for.”

Iris‘ nose stung, and the tears slipped out again. “Then why do you look so happy about it?”

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