Skipped At The Altar, Taken By His Uncle novel Chapter 52

Chapter 52

Whitney gripped her phone, staring at the closed door, feeling a bit nervous.

She pressed the doorbell, and Klein opened up, dressed in a loose black silk pajama top. His hair was still damp, clinging to his neck, and beads of water slid down his collarbone, disappearing into his shirt.

Whitney’s ears instantly turned bright red.

“Um… Klein, you just woke up? Whitney stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.

Klein raised an eyebrow. “We agreed on nine. What’s got you showing up ahead of time? Whit, couldn’t wait to see me? Klein teased, his voice low and playful.

Whitney was super confused.

Since when did he, who’s always so proper, start acting all flirty?‘ Whitney thought, feeling a bit confused.

Whitney cleared her throat softly, eyes lowered. “I just didn’t want to be late.”

Yeah

The fresh, clean scent from his shower still lingered as he stepped aside. “Come on in.”

Whitney watched his imposing back and caught a glimpse of his toned calf as he walked away, quietly closing the door >ehind her.

At the entrance, she noticed a pair of pink bunny slippers. ‘Seriously?‘ She couldn’t help but feel a little amused.

Whitney slipped them on and trailed after Klein.

She glanced down and noticed Klein was wearing matching blue bunny slippers.

Wait, are these… couple slippers?‘ Whitney wondered as she paused, a bit taken aback.

Seriously, is Klein actually single?‘ she wondered, feeling a little skeptical.

Klein sat down, his collar now buttoned up. He sprawled lazily on the couch, legs crossed. “So, what did you want to talk about today?”

He noticed Whitney looked a bit spaced out, her gaze lingering on her own slippers.

Klein explained casually, “The supermarket gave me two pairs of slippers for free. I just grabbed whatever sivie was there

You don’t like them?”

Wait, so they were just freebies? Whitney thought, feeling a wave of relict.

Just moments ago, she’d been stressing over how to start the conversation, but after hearing that she finally felt at case

“They’re pretty cute. Rabbits are actually my favorite animal. Whitney said, feeling more welaxed

“Is that so?” Klein replied with a half–simile “Look over there. A friend gave me a rabbit, but I haven’t named her yet. Do you have any suggestions?”

Whitney’s eyes sparkled, and she instantly warmed up. “You have a rabbit? Wow she’s adorable! So fluffy and white. What a beautiful bunny Whitney exclaimed, her excitement obvious

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gulped as she stared at the black card.

“It’s okay. I have my own…” she started.

KI

ted her, “I’m old–fashioned about this. A man should take care of his home. Go ahead and take it. There’s stu he house anyway.”

ting married, what’s mine is yours,” Klein added, his voice gentle but firm.

money’s still mine Whitney thought to herself.

wn savings were pretty pathetic anyway.

Whitney didn’t hesitate anymore. She knew she’d have plenty of chances to lean on him in the future, so taking the card didn’t bother her at all.

She’d only use it for household expenses anyw

As Whitney walked out of Klein’s villa

‘So… it’s really settled? Just like th

She still couldn’t believe th

Whitney climbed in accelerator.

Klein st

unreal.

ght, still a bit dazed.

actually be Klein.

1. ng. She sat there for a while, trying to steady herself before finally stepping on t

g her drive away, his smile stretching from ear to ear.

uel welcomed Whitney into his office.

ckle. “Whit, you made it.”

tude was totally different from last time.

ut a small tsk and took her usual seat. “So, what do you want to talk about?”

orced a smile, trying to keep his cool. “Whit, you know, I was actually right about something last time

ney scoffed, “Dad, those shares were always meant for me. Grandma gave them to me ages ago. Whether you say it or they’re already under my name.”

Samuel was momentarily

“Yeah, I never said

Laura…” Samu

Whit

you want, just let me know. But you know how things are with

you either, is it?” Samuel said, trying to sound reasonable.

that’s true. But if you think you can just brush me off

at do you want?”

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hitney flashed a triumphant smile. “First, Laura and Tina need to move out of the villa. That house belongs to my stara you. They have no business living there”

hat villa was also full of memories with Patricia.

Samuel’s face turned stormy, but he gritted his teeth and agreed without hesitation. “Vine”

“Second, they both have to make a public apology to me on social media, and from now on, they’d better keep their distance. That’s not asking too much, is it?” Whitney pressed, her eyes glinting with determination.

Samuel’s face darkened again. “Sure. have them apologize. But I’ll make sure they keep it vague. If the details get na be bad for the company

Whitney shrugged, unfaze 5% if I married Carter

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