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Abandoned at Wedding, I Became His Aunt
Abandoned at Wedding, I Became His Aunt
Penulis: Orange Isle

Chapter 1

Penulis: Orange Isle
The airport was swarming with people. Zach Martin had a limited-edition bag in one hand and was pushing a suitcase with the other.

Yvette, who had also become tanned after two years in Apania, was sitting on the suitcase, being pushed along by Zach.

Two years in the sun had left them looking like they had spent the same time mining coal.

Back then, Zach was fair, handsome, and in great shape. Otherwise, I would not have agreed to the arranged marriage.

However, now…

Good thing he was not my husband.

I slid off my sunglasses and forced a polite smile.

“Sorry, it’s been a while. You both look so different. I didn’t recognize you at first.”

Yvette, as sharp-tongued as ever, sneered, “Don’t pretend! You came here just to pick up Zach, didn’t you? If I hadn’t dropped my phone and lost contact with everyone after going abroad, you would've tracked us down in Apania long ago!

“I really don’t get what Zach sees in you. How could he want to marry someone with nothing but a pretty face?”

She turned her head away in a huff.

Zach ruffled her hair and poked her nose helplessly. “Once I marry Tina, she’ll be your sister-in-law. You'd better show some respect. Or else, there won't be an Eronia trip for you next year."

After calming Yvette, he turned to me and explained, “She’s just a kid with a temper. As you know, Damian died protecting me in a car accident, and she lost her father because of it. When we’re married, I want you to help take care of her and treat her like your own little sister.”

Did he even realize the nonsense he was spouting? I elegantly rolled my eyes and held up my wedding ring.

“Mr. Martin, thanks for refusing to marry me back then. It led me to a man a thousand times better than you. And please don’t get any ideas. I’m here to pick up my husband today.”

Zach froze for a second, then squinted at me. He raised an eyebrow as he smiled.

“Tina… do you think I’m stupid? Our wedding two years ago shook the whole city. Everyone knows you're my bride. Running off was my fault, yes, but your reputation took a dip afterward. If you don't marry into the Martin family, who else would want you?”

That was why he ran... He was convinced no one else would want me!

He really overestimated himself and underestimated me.

His grandfather, Alex, had cleaned up his mess. To appease the Meyer family, Alex even personally transferred Zach’s shares to me.

Apparently, Zach still had no clue. It was not surprising at all.

Zach had not contacted the Martin family for two years because of Yvette—not even a single phone call.

I could not help but wonder if he would still be smiling back at the Martin residence tonight.
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  • Abandoned at Wedding, I Became His Aunt   Chapter 8

    The next time I saw Zach was at Alex's 70th birthday banquet.Ever since that drunken fiasco months ago, Zach had been behaving himself. He avoided Yvette entirely and even started working his way up from the bottom at Martin Corporation. I assumed he had learned his lesson and would not bother me again.However, the moment he saw me at the banquet, his eyes turned red. Seeing my arm linked with Sean, he gritted his teeth and muttered, almost inaudibly, “Aunt Tina.”I nodded expressionlessly. It did not take long before he cornered me on the balcony.“Tina, I was wrong. I know you’ve never liked Yvette. I’ll keep my distance from her. She’ll never come between us again! Someone like my uncle can only give you money. I can give you unconditional love.”If he had said that in front of Sean, I might have respected his courage. However, sneaking away to whisper it to me only made me despise him more.A wave of nausea hit me, and I gagged a few times, my face paling. Zach froze for

  • Abandoned at Wedding, I Became His Aunt   Chapter 7

    When Zach woke up, his head was splitting with pain, and lying naked beside him was Yvette. With a shy look on her face, Yvette said with a soft voice, “Zach, I’m yours now.”The shock sobered him up instantly. He scrambled out of bed, pulled on his pants, fastened his belt, and said flatly,“Yvette, what happened last night was an accident. Forget it, and don’t say a word about it in front of her. Someone will bring you contraceptive pills later. The Martin family can’t afford a scandal like an illegitimate child.“I’ll compensate you financially, and I’ll help you find a good man in the future.”Yvette’s face turned deathly pale. She rushed up and hugged him tightly from behind. “Tina is already married. Why can’t you just focus on me instead? I love you!”Previously, Zach would have patiently comforted her. Today, all he felt was irritation. He pulled her hands away roughly. His tone was cold and impatient.“You've crossed the line. I've told you, I only ever see you as a sist

  • Abandoned at Wedding, I Became His Aunt   Chapter 6

    “Oh? Two years in Apania and you didn’t learn much, except for being bold enough to try and make my wife divorce me.”The voice came first before the man even appeared. His voice was flat and calm, with no emotion.Still, there was no way Zach could not recognize Sean’s voice.Zach’s body trembled so badly that the ridiculous broccoli in his hands fell and rolled across the floor, landing neatly at Sean’s feet.The footsteps stopped. Zach froze for a moment, unable to even look up at his uncle.Among the younger generation of the Martin family, no one dared to cross Sean, least of all Zach, who had seen firsthand just how fierce Sean could be.“U-Uncle Sean, I…” He stammered for what felt like an eternity. Even though he had been mentally prepared, he still shrank back when facing him directly.Sean walked forward slowly, holding a bouquet of pink roses. He stepped over the fallen broccoli.“Your aunt likes roses. Don’t get it wrong next time.” I caught the storm of jealousy hi

  • Abandoned at Wedding, I Became His Aunt   Chapter 5

    Zach let out a bitter smile. It turned out it had all been there, right in front of him.The wedding ring on my left hand. The emerald pendant that was meant only for a Martin family’s daughter-in-law, and Sean’s delayed flight.I had not come to pick him up at all. I might not have even known he was returning to the country that day.Something flickered in Zach’s eyes, dark and unreadable. Then, facing the doorway, he dropped to his knees again.Sean still had not come home. Zach was still kneeling as punishment.…Dinner was just the two of us.Alex had always insisted on silence at the table. However, he broke his own rule tonight. He heaved a sigh and said, “Tina, you’ve been wronged. I raised Zach myself. His parents died young, so I spoiled him more than I should have. I never thought I’d raise him into someone who can’t tell right from wrong.”When Alex was younger, he had been ruthless and strict with his sons. However, after his eldest son and daughter-in-law died in a

  • Abandoned at Wedding, I Became His Aunt   Chapter 4

    Zach grimaced in pain, baring his teeth as he was about to lose his temper. However, the moment he saw Mr. Martin Sr. walking toward him, all the fire went out of him.“Grandpa, why did you hit me? You scared Yvette half to death. And who’s the aunt you mentioned?"The entire front yard fell silent.The butler supporting Mr. Martin Sr. and the maids standing behind him all turned their eyes toward me.Zach noticed nothing. He barked toward the maids, “Hey, call a doctor already. Yvette’s leg needs to be treated!”“You insolent brat!”Mr. Martin Sr. was furious. He shook off the butler’s support, picked up his cane from the ground, and struck Zach’s calf several more times.When I saw Mr. Martin Sr.’s veins bulging with rage, I was afraid he would hurt himself. I quickly spoke up, “Alex, please calm down. Being angry isn't good for your health.”Zach’s mind went blank. He did not even notice Yvette slipping from his arms and falling to the ground.He grabbed my wrist tightly an

  • Abandoned at Wedding, I Became His Aunt   Chapter 3

    I laughed, but it was from anger.“Zach, I suggest you get your brain checked. If I’m not mistaken, Yvette’s 25 this year. She’s a few months older than me, right? One, I despise grown-ups who act like babies. Two, I hate sneaky women who take what’s not theirs. She’s both.”Triggered, Yvette’s tears started flowing immediately. “No matter how old I am, Zach dotes on me! You’re just jealous! You haven’t even married Zach yet. Why does an outsider get to take something from the Martin family? The shameless one here is you!”Yvette was a foster daughter of the Martin family. She had not changed her surname. Strictly speaking, she was still an outsider living in Martin's residence.Zach had once tried to make Yvette a proper heiress, but Alex had made it clear that it was impossible, so he had to give up. Naturally, he felt guilty toward her. When he saw Yvette look so wronged, he could not help but feel a little protective. He frowned and replied, “Unlike you, Yvette has no parents

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