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The call

Author: Josemary
last update publish date: 2026-03-08 19:27:23

Layla woke again a while later.This time the room was brighter.Sunlight had fully pushed through the tall windows, spreading warm light across the dark furniture and charcoal sheets.

For a few seconds she stayed still, adjusting to the busy morning,then she noticed something different.

The space beside her was empty.

Elias was gone.

The slight warmth left behind on the pillow told her he hadn’t left too long ago.

Layla rolled onto her back and stretched slowly, the soft sheets tangling around h
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  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Tied to her

    The silence between Layla and her mother hadn’t fully settled when the front door opened.A familiar sound of heels against the floor and a tired exhale.“Mom?” Nadia’s voice floated in from the hallway.Layla’s shoulders stiffened slightly.Her mother turned her head just as Nadia stepped into the dining area, shrugging off her bag, her expression softening the moment she saw them both seated.“Oh… you’re both here,” Nadia said, a small smile forming. “Good evening.”“Evening,” her mother replied.Layla forced a faint smile. “Hi.”Nadia walked closer, her gaze flicking between them—sharp, observant. She immediately picked up on the tension and quietness. Something had already been discussed.“What did I miss?” she asked lightly, pulling out a chair and sitting beside Layla.Their mother didn’t answer immediately.Instead, she studied Nadia for a moment.Then she spoke.“You knew.”Nadia froze slightly.Her fingers paused mid-motion as she reached for a slice of fruit.“…Mom,” she st

  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Protection

    Layla froze completely. Her eyes widened as her heart slammed against her chest.Then came another knock.“Layla?” Her mother called.Layla’s breath hitched. Her grip tightened around the phone.She looked at the screen—At Elias while panic flooding her expression.“I—” she whispered.“Layla, are you inside?”Layla swallowed. Her pulse raced as her mother knocked again. Harder this time.“Layla.”And this time—Her mother’s voice had changed to less patient. There was no softness in her voice.Panic surged through her.“I have to go,” she whispered quickly, eyes darting toward the bathroom door as if it could somehow betray her.On the screen, Elias’s expression hardened instantly.“You…”“Goodnight,” she cut in hurriedly, her voice trembling just slightly. “Please eat, okay? I mean it.”“Layla—”But she ended the call before he could finish.For a split second, she just stood there, staring at her reflection. Her breathing was now uneven. Then instinct kicked in.She moved quickly—

  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Definitely in love

    Dawn had already begun to bleed into the sky by the time Elias stepped out of Ross Holdings.The city was quiet in that strange, suspended way—where the night hadn’t fully let go, but the day was already claiming its space. Cool air,empty streets,a faint glow stretching across the horizon.Elias adjusted his cufflinks as he walked toward the waiting car, Marcus already by the door, holding it open.He got into the backseat, his expression unreadable, his mind still somewhere inside that boardroom.Inside that war.Marcus closed the door and slid into the driver’s seat, starting the engine.The car pulled away smoothly.For a few seconds, silence filled the space.Then—Elias leaned back, exhaling slowly.Not tired or relieved,just… momentarily still.His hand moved almost instinctively toward his phone.He paused for a second because for the first time since everything began—since the shares, the takeover, the confrontation—His thoughts weren’t on Ross. They weren’t in the company. T

  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Fear

    “Let’s begin,” he said.No one spoke immediately because no one wanted to be the first.Finally—One of the board members cleared his throat.“Mr. Carter… I think we should address the situation directly.”Ross nodded slightly.“Go ahead.”The man hesitated.Then said it.“Most of the shares… have already been sold.”The words hung heavy in the air.Ross didn’t react immediately but his fingers tightened slightly against the table.“…to him?” he asked.Even though he already knew.The man nodded.“Yes.”There was silence. Then another voice spoke.“We were approached individually.”Another added—“With offers far above market value.”“And with terms that made refusal… unwise.”Ross’s gaze hardened.“You could have consulted me.”A bitter laugh came from across the table.“Consult you?”The man leaned forward slightly.“By the time we realized what was happening, it was already done.”Another voice joined in.“He moved faster than we could respond.”“And stronger than we could resist.”

  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Board meeting

    The city outside Elias's hotel room was already alive. Cars were moving,people rushing and deals being made but inside—Everything felt still.Elias stood by the window with one hand in his pocket, the other resting loosely by his side.His gaze was distant. Not on the view,not in the morning but somewhere else entirely.Layla.Her face.Her voice.The way she had looked at him.He could already imagine her losing her spark over everything that has happened.His jaw tightened slightly because this situation wasn’t simple anymore. It wasn’t just about wanting her.It was about keeping her and that meant dealing with everything around her.Everything trying to take her away.Everything that thought it had a right to decide for her. Just then a knock came at the door. Elias didn’t turn.“Come in.”Marcus stepped inside calmly,already knowing the weight of the situation without needing to ask.“Board meeting in thirty minutes,” Marcus said.Elias didn’t respond immediately.Then—“C

  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Quiet morning

    Morning came too quickly. Layla didn’t remember falling asleep.She only remembered staring at the ceiling… replaying everything… until her thoughts blurred into nothing.A soft weight landed on the bed.Then—A warm nose nudged her cheek.“Mm…” Layla stirred slightly, her brows pulling together.Then another nudge,more insistent this time followed by a small, familiar whine.Layla blinked her eyes open slowly and saw Milo sitting beside her, tail wagging gently, eyes bright with concern and excitement all at once.“Milo…” she whispered hoarsely.Milo let out a soft huff, as if scolding her for taking too long to wake up, then licked her cheek.Layla let out a quiet breath that almost turned into a laugh.“You’re the only one acting normal,” she murmured.Milo tilted his head slightly. Then nudged her again persistently and for a brief moment—The heaviness in her chest eased.Layla reached out, running her fingers through her soft fur slowly.“I’m okay,” she whispered.But even she

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