Skipped At The Altar, Taken By His Uncle novel Chapter 41

Chapter 41

The crowd erupted in an uproar.

“What’s going on?”

his wedding just turn into a proposal? Are they switching brides now?”

at can you do? Carter’s got a crush on his own sister, huh? The Harris couple said they adopted a buddy’s daught aughter now becomes their daughter–in–law,” someone sneered.

you see? Emily is only sixt

gossip filled the air,

James watched the

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Man, I can’t even look at this,” someone muttered.

d, James caught every word.

ulsing so hard that he felt short of breath.

mes shouted.

g at Carter or Klein.

nbs–up and then, quick as a flash, shoved a hea

ed up. It’s not worth risking your health. Ar

James‘ mouth.

ant me to call 911?” Lena asked,

only made the veins on James‘ forehead

ow about this?” James grumbled, his face

defend herself, “No way. Grandpa,

ay she was taking the fall for

was drained of all color

s just a step away,

brina s

still in his mouth.

1. up. Don’t blame me for it.”

what to do next.

amed red. “Mom.”

h glare.

dden turn of events.

1. g. but hadn’t the Moore family assured them that the ceremony would

had no idea how to salvage the situation.

Carter and Emily. It basically exposed the inappropriate relationship between

d to be a grand celebration ended in a rush, the whole scene wrapping up awkwardly in just

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Carter’s eyes burned with disbelief and anger as he shot Whitney a glare. “Is this what you wanted?”

Whitney let out a cold, mocking smile, replying, “Yeah, I’m pretty happy with this mess. What, you’re not?”

“You finally popped the question to the girl you’ve been obsessed with all this time. Shouldn’t you be celebrating?” she sneered.

Every word ripped the lid off their dirty little secrets, making everyone wish they could disappear.

Not just the Harris family, but Whitney too.

Carter just couldn’t figure it out. What was Whitney really trying to prove by being so resolute and ruthless?

The Harris family’s reputation took a serious hit, but for Samuel, this was even harder to accept.

He watched his sure thing slip away, and to make matters worse, his own daughter had embarrassed the Harris family in ront of everyone, leaving them no way to save face.

These two families were bound to become enemies now.

Samuel’s face went from red to white as he clenched his jaw and scolded, “Whitney, are you out of your damn mind?”

Do you even get what kind of place this is? Do you know who you’re pissing off right now?” he snapped.

Whitney turned to face the furious man storming up to her, a half–smirk on her lips. “Of course I know. Wasn’t it you who nsisted I show up today? You even said you’d drag me here if you had to,” she said.

Well, here I am. Guess what, you’re still not satisfied?” she shot back.

Samuel’s eyes were cold, simmering with the fury of a volcano about to blow.

He swung his hand up with real intent, but before he could bring it down, someone stopped him in midair.

The cuff of Klein’s shirt revealed a solid, muscular wrist, veins standing out clearly.

Klein’s eyes met Samuel’s gaze with casual indifference. “Samuel, what do you think you’re doing?”

Samuel was twelve years older than Klein, although they were regarded as equals in their circle

But when Samuel caught the intimidating aura radiating from Klein, he couldn’t help but feel a chill run down his spine

Samuel pulled his hand back, his voice tinged with irritation. “Can’t I even deal with my own daughter”

Klein’s lips were icy as he spoke. “Whitney’s the one who’s been hurt. Why would she need disciplining?

Both families looked even more rattled.

Klein’s words basically called out the whole fiasco for what it was.

George stepped up, smiling like it hurt, and looked at Samuel “Samuel, the Harris family owes you an explanation today I’m not backing out of what I promised.”

George hated every second of this, but he had no other option.

Soon, people online would be saying that a Harris ditched a Moore. Honestly, Whitney was the real victim here.

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He gave Whitney a complicated look, his eyes lingering on her straight–backed figure. “Whitney, sorry you had to deal with all this mess today.”

Whitney looked at George, her eyes cold and distant. “Mr. Harris, I’m fine. Just hope you won’t blame me for any of this. I saw how much Carter was suffering over his secret relationship, so I just did him a favor.”

She fixed her gaze on Emily, her eyes impossible to read. “Congrats, you finally got what you wanted. And thanks for dropping by to see my grandma yesterday, even after your accident. I’ll let you know as soon as she wakes up

Emily’s heart skipped a beat.

‘Wait, does she know I visited her grandma?‘ Emily thought.

Carter was confused, but he caught the unfriendly look in Whitney’s eyes. “Why are you being so harsh to her?” he asked sharply.

Emily clung to Carter, her eyes pleading. “Carter, I think Whitney’s got the wrong idea about me. I never went to see her grandma. You dropped me off at home yesterday, and I stayed in all night.”

“Whitney, stop blaming everything on Emily. Maybe you should look at your own issues for a change,” Carter said. his voic rising.

Normally, if Carter ever dared to yell at Whitney, his parents would always step in to defend her and scold him. But after today, Whitney had shut them out herself.

From now on, she’d truly become an outsider in their eyes.

Whitney sneered inwardly. Just as she parted her lips to speak, she heard James‘ thunderous roar from across the room. “Carter, you unfilial brat, shut your mouth.”

“James?” Sabrina objected, her voice sharp.

“Grandpa,” Carter protested.

“Shut up. Just hearing you say that makes my skin crawl. Instead of blaming others, why don’t you look at the mess you ve caused?” James snapped.

He pointed angrily at the video on the screen. “Both of you, go apologize to Whitney. Now!”

This marriage was something James had sworn to honor for his late wife. It was her dying wish. He never imagined things would blow up like this.

“Grandpa? Why should we be the ones apologizing?” Carter protested.

James glared at him, his eyes blazing with fury. “What, you think my words don’t mean anything anymore?

‘Like hell I’m apologizing, Carter thought stubbornly, refusing to back down no matter what

He grabbed Emily’s delicate wrist and stormed off without another word.

James clutched his chest, his anger reaching its peak. “George, just look at the son you and Sabrina raised. From now on, he’s not my grandson, and I don’t want to see him ever again.”

“Dad,” George called out, seeing James‘ face flushed with anger. He and Sabrina quickly helped him sit down.

It took James a long while to finally calm down.

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James looked at Whitney with a gentle, apologetic gaze. “Whitney. I’m sorry. I let you down.”

Whitney felt a pang of guilt. “James,” she said softly.

But it was gone in a flash.

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Her eyes darkened as she remembered her grandma still in the hospital. “James, I need to get back to the hospital. My grandma had a stroke yesterday. I have to leave.”

James was momentarily at a loss. “Patricia was doing fine. How could she suddenly have a stroke?”

Whitney scoffed, “Beats me. Funny thing. Right after Emily visited, my grandma had a stroke.”

As soon as she said that, everyone’s faces changed again.

James sharp gaze flickered dangerously.

‘It’s always Emily,‘ he thought, frustration bubbling up inside.

“Go on, Whitney. I’ll visit Patricia at the hospital tomorrow,” James said softly.

James pointed at Klein. “Go on and take Whitney to the hospital for me. Make sure she gets there safely.”

Klein’s eyes flashed with a hint of a smile, his lips quirking up. “No problem. Whitney, let’s get going.”

For a moment, Whitney felt her heart stutter.

“Alright.” Whitney nodded, trying to keep her cool.

Lena blinked, pouting a little. “Grandpa, how come you’re not letting me take her?”

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