The One He Dismissed Became The One He Died For novel Chapter 48

"Ahem..." The woman standing beside them couldn't hold it in any longer and let out a soft laugh, shattering the awkward atmosphere.

Miranda Zimmerman stepped forward, her eyes dancing with amusement as she looked between Claire and her brother.

"Miles, is this the Ms. Jenner who saved your life? She's certainly unique. Very ambitious."

She waved a hand at Toby. "Get over here, you little rascal!"

"How many times do I have to tell you? Stop calling him that. You can't call him Dad. Call him Uncle Miles."

Toby pouted, reluctantly slipping out of Miles's arms. He trudged over to Miranda and mumbled, "Mommy."

Uncle?!

Not his son? His nephew?!

Not only had her brilliant scheming just gone completely up in flames, but the worst part was that the actual targets had heard every single word of it!

Claire's cheeks and ears burned hot enough to fry an egg.

Her voice came out painfully dry. "I'm so sorry... I was just joking around with Toby..."

Miranda waved her off, her smile bright and genuine.

"I can tell Toby really likes you. This little rascal is incredibly picky, so for him to praise you like that, you're officially the first."

She shot a meaningful glance at her brother. "It seems Miles's taste... is quite good after all."

Miles didn't respond, simply staring at Claire with dark, unreadable eyes.

Toby looked between the adults, tilted his head, and decided he hadn't executed his mission perfectly. He racked his brain, trying to recall lines he had secretly heard on TV.

He announced loudly and firmly:

"Of course Uncle Miles's taste is great! He's also really good in bed!"

Claire: ???

I did not say that! I did not teach him that! Toby, stop making things up!

Adding his own dialogue was one thing, but how did he add a line that was completely divorced from reality and was actively causing her social death?!

"Pfft—!" This time, Miranda absolutely lost it. She spun around, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably with laughter.

Miles's eyes, normally so calm and undisturbed, were now churning with a stormy intensity.

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