Skipped At The Altar, Taken By His Uncle novel Chapter 229

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to speak up and stop it.

But another voice in his head told himh. ‘What if Whitney was actually looking forward to this engagement?

‘What if I ruined a girl’s dream by stopping it?’

By the time he turned twenty-four, Klein talked less and less.

“Klein, I never thought you’d have all those old-school men at the company listening to you after just two years back/ George said.

Klein knew his dad had some reservations, but he had to get George on his side first.

“George, I know they’ve fought alongside Dad, but you know how many of those old guard have packed the company with their own cronies,” Klein said.

“If the whole company’s just full of their cronies, we’ll be heading straight for bankruptcy,” he added.

George had absolute faith in his genius younger brother. “I know. If Dad gives you a hard time, I’ll stand up for you.”

Klein smiled and said, “Thanks, George.”

“You’re welcome. We are brother after all,” George replied.

“But George, there’s something I want to remind you about,” Klein said.

Carter blinked. “Go ahead.”

I saw Carter coming out of Emily’s room that night. I know they are siblings, but not by blood. I think Carter should be a bit more careful so people don’t get the wrong idea, right?” Klein said.

George had thought it was something serious, but just laughed it off. “Oh, that? Emily had a stomachache that night, so Carter probably went in to comfort her and help her fall asleep. You know how delicate she is, and how sensitive she gets Whenever she starts crying, Carter just can’t stand to see her upset.”

Klein raised his eyebrows, but didn’t say anything else.

Alright, George, I’m gonna head out now?” Klein said.

“Hey, Whit, don’t be sad. If they won’t take you on vacation, how bout we sneak off together! Lensa said

“Well, if you’re ever feeling down, just come stay with me. My grandpa has always liked you! If you want to stay here for a while, he’d be totally cool with it/Lens added

Klein paused, narrowing his eyes.

Sometimes, he felt like a total creep, especially the day he had some dig Whiny’s stand pected to be a stranger, just so held partner up with her as a-gon couple

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He smoked all night, unable to sleep.

He kept telling himself. ‘She’s Carter’s future fiancée.

But then he’d deny it over and over, thinking. ‘Carter doesn’t deserve her at all.

Just like that, Klein felt like he’d just had the best break of his life.

Even his dad noticed something was off about him.

“Klein, you haven’t been to the office for a month,” James said.

Klein nodded slightly. “Yeah, I just wanted to take a break. I’ve been getting migraines lately.”

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James was startled by that. He insisted on taking Klein to the hospital for a check-up. In the end, the doctor just told him get more rest and stop staying up so late.

After that, James stopped pushing him to go to the office.

When Klein saw her avatar go gray for good, he couldn’t help feeling upset.

It was as if he’d been dreaming for a month, and now the dream was over.

*****

“Klein, Carter’s getting engaged tomorrow. You’re really leaving today?” James asked.

Klein gave a calm nod. “Yeah, Dad. Things are pretty urgent over there. If I go a day early. I’ll feel more at ease.

James sighed. “Alright. Just make sure you come home for the holidays every year, and take care of yourself.”

Klein nodded softly and told the driver to head to the airport.

But almost out of habit, he had the driver swing by Moore Manor. The fair-skinned face he remembered wasn’t anywhere be seen.

Klein didn’t feel down at all. He just went straight to the airport.

Two years later, without anyone knowing, he snuck back into the country

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Klein shot him a sideways glance, scoffing.

‘If even I didn’t get picked, it’s totally normal a girl wouldn’t go for Dustin, Klein thought to himself.

“Who do you like?” Klein asked.

He was curious.

Dustin glanced over at Klein, thinking, ‘Like I’d ever say that out loud.'”

“What about you, Klein? Are you lovesick too?” Dustin teased, glancing over.

Klein ignored the question and just poured himself another drink.

Both of them were lost in their own thoughts and troubles.

But right now, the only thing they could agree on was getting wasted.

Dustin was the first to go down, and his driver practically dragged him back to his apartment.

Totally out of it, he kept mumbling Lena’s name, but no one was around to hear the heartbreak in his voice.

Lena and Dustin had been at each other’s throats since they were kids.

She honestly couldn’t figure out why Dustin had to be so stingy all the time.

He was several years older than her, but he never gave her a break.

When they were little, he’d snatch her toys. As they got older, he just loved messing with her

So ever since Lena could remember, Dustin had always been at the top of her hate list

That all changed the day her mom came home, completely shattered

Tena your dad he died in a car accident her mom said, her voice barely above a whisper

Lena felt like her whole world had just comic crashing down

She’d been waiting for her dad to bring her the newest dull and they of just calked on the phone yesterday Thow could he be gone None of this makes any sense Lens thought her head spraning

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But someone still found her

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