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Chapter 183: The Cracks Begin

Author: Nightbloom
last update publish date: 2026-07-09 23:34:26

Three months had passed since the first snow blanketed the city, and winter had finally begun loosening its grip. The frozen ground slowly gave way to the first signs of spring, making the season feel lighter and warmer.

For Lena and Evelyn, the timing of their getaway couldn’t have been more perfect.

“Welcome aboard, ladies.”

Captain Laurent greeted them with a warm, professional smile as they stepped into the spacious cabin of the Aurelion private jet.

“It’s a beautiful day to fly. I trust yo
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  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 183: The Cracks Begin

    Three months had passed since the first snow blanketed the city, and winter had finally begun loosening its grip. The frozen ground slowly gave way to the first signs of spring, making the season feel lighter and warmer.For Lena and Evelyn, the timing of their getaway couldn’t have been more perfect.“Welcome aboard, ladies.”Captain Laurent greeted them with a warm, professional smile as they stepped into the spacious cabin of the Aurelion private jet.“It’s a beautiful day to fly. I trust you’ll have a relaxing trip.”“Thank you, Captain,” Lena replied, settling comfortably into one of the plush leather seats.With a courteous nod, the captain excused himself and disappeared into the cockpit to complete the final pre-flight checks.Moments later, Mrs. Chen stepped aboard, carefully pushing Noah’s sleek travel crib ahead of her. The little boy slept soundly inside, completely oblivious to the gentle hum of the aircraft preparing for departure. Without disturbing him, she quietly whe

  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 182: Letting Go

    Rhys’s jaw tightened until the muscles in his face began to ache.Despite the bruises scattered across his body, he forced himself upright and looked Theon straight in the eye. The swelling around one side of his face had already darkened into an ugly bruise, making him appear far more miserable than he had a few hours ago.“You know…” His voice was hoarse. “I can have you arrested for assault.”Theon didn’t even blink. The corner of his lips lifted into a faint smile. “Can you?”He walked closer without the slightest hint of hesitation, stopping only an arm’s length away. “Where’s your proof?”Rhys remained silent.Theon reached out and dusted an imaginary speck of dirt from Rhys’s already wrinkled shirt before patting his shoulder.“You of all people should know how important evidence is.” His smile widened. “You’re a lawyer, Rhys. You can’t accuse someone based on suspicion or because we happened to have an unpleasant conversation.”The room fell silent.Rhys stared at him for seve

  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 181: An Uninvited Visitor

    The underground parking garage was almost silent except for the distant hum of ventilation fans and the occasional drip of melting snow from the ceiling.A sleek black car sat tucked inside one of the darker corners, its engine long since turned off.Inside, a man rested both hands on the steering wheel, his gaze fixed on the private elevator leading to the penthouse above.He glanced at his watch. “You’re late,” he whispered.Outside, snow continued to fall, coating the city in white. Every now and then another vehicle entered the garage, but none belonged to the person he was waiting for.Finally, bright headlights swept across the concrete walls.The familiar silver sedan rolled into its reserved parking space before coming to a smooth stop.The man inside the black car straightened. His gloved fingers reached for the black mask resting on the passenger seat.Within seconds, it concealed the lower half of his face. A dark cap followed, pulled low enough to shadow his eyes and hair.

  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 180: The Weight of a Father’s Love

    The cold wind greeted Lena the moment she stepped out of the taxi.She pulled her coat tighter around herself and stood quietly before the modest two-storey house.Snow drifted down from the gray morning sky, settling over the roof, the driveway, and the bare branches lining the fence.A cloud of white mist escaped her lips as she let out a slow breath. For a long moment, she simply stood there.Then she walked to the front door and entered the passcode.The lock clicked. She pushed the door open.“Dad… I’m home.” Her voice echoed through the quiet house.No answer came.She slipped off her boots, brushed the snow from her coat, and hung it neatly on the rack before walking farther inside.The television was still on. Morning news played quietly across the empty living room.“Dad?”Still nothing. A faint crease formed between her brows.She made her way down the hallway and stopped outside William’s bedroom.‘Maybe he had gone back to sleep.’She knocked before pushing the door open.

  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    The Cost of Silence

    The next morning, Lena woke to the sound of her phone going off.Ding. Ding. Ding.She groaned and dragged the blanket over her head.Ding. Ding. Ding.The phone vibrated across the nightstand, inching closer and closer to the edge.Then it started ringing.Lena reached out from beneath the blanket, fumbling until her fingers found it. Without even looking at the screen, she answered the call.“Hello…”“YOU STINKING BRAT!”Her father’s voice exploded through the speaker.Lena flinched so hard the phone slipped from her hand and landed on the bed.“All this has been going on, and you couldn’t even tell your own father?!”She hurriedly picked up the phone, her heart pounding against her chest.“Are you trying to send me to an early grave?”“Dad—”“Come home this instant! Are you even there? Hello? Hello!”Lena ended the call.She stared blankly at the screen, her hand trembling.“…What’s gotten into him?”She rubbed her forehead as a dull ache settled behind her eyes.‘Wasn’t he the one

  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 178: Back in the Game.

    Lena turned to stare at him, breathing a sigh of relief."Thank you."Theon kept silent. The muscle in his jaw kept ticking. She could see him trying to control his emotions, his hands still gripping the steering wheel like he was holding himself back from doing something reckless.So she let him be."Erhm… you can just drop me at my old house. I don't want to go back to—""Are you avoiding your father?"Theon cut her off. His voice was flat, but she could hear the edge underneath.Lena didn't answer."Does your father know about this whole thing?" he pressed.She looked down at her hands."I think we should pull over first." Lena forced a small smile. "I can't risk another unexpected brake, please."Theon didn't laugh. But he eased his grip on the wheel.The rest of the drive was unbearably silent. The only sound was the hum of the heater and the soft crunch of snow beneath the tires. Theon reached over and turned on the radio."—breaking news. Health officials are urging the public

  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 48: A Manufactured Morning

    Evelyn woke to bright light spilling through the curtains.For a while, her brain refused to work. Everything felt thick and slow, like she was underwater. Her body was heavy. Even lifting her fingers felt like effort.She blinked again.‘Where am I…?’Her head ached dully. She tried to sit up, but

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  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 43: Cracks in the Mask

    “Avery!!” Roman called again, his voice thick with emotions he didn’t even try to hide.Evelyn froze. Forgetting about her phobia for hospitals.This time, she heard it clearly. It wasn’t ‘Evelyn’ slurred. Not ‘Lyn’. It was ‘Avery,’ clear as day. A cold knot formed in her stomach. Her throat tighte

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  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 42: Unseen Fragility

    “ROMAN!” Evelyn cried out, her voice cracking with fear.Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Hartwell rushed into the kitchen the moment they heard her scream.“Oh my God!”Mrs. Chen’s face drained of color as she saw Roman on the floor. She spun to Mrs. Hartwell immediately.“Quickly—call an ambulance!”Then she d

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  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 39: The Door That Should Have Stayed Closed

    Lena was lounging on her bed, munching on a bag of chips, when her phone buzzed. She glanced at the caller ID and frowned. She really didn’t want to answer. But she had no choice."Hi, Dad.""Hey, you little rascal, did you go on that date I arranged with the young man from the Adler family?"Lena

    last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-25
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