All Chapters of MARRIED TO MY EX-FIANCE'S RUTHLESS UNCLE: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Kael was staring at me when I woke up the morning after the proposal. "What?" I enquired, grinning. Verifying that it's genuine. that you truly did say "yes." "Yes," I said. Excellent, since I won't allow you to modify your mind. I wouldn't even consider it.We should have gotten out of bed sooner. discussing the wedding. what we desired. What was important? "I must inform my mother," Kael murmured. "She'll want to be involved." What do you anticipate her response to be?"To us getting engaged after divorcing? She'll probably have opinions." He kissed my shoulder. "But she likes you now. She'll be happy.""And your brother? Richard?"Kael's expression darkened. "I don't know. Damien's his son. He might blame us for what happened.""Damien did it to himself.""I know. But family's complicated."That was an understatement.We invited Catherine to lunch that afternoon. At the penthouse. Neutral territory.She arrived in a cloud of Chanel. Perfect as always."Kael. Aria. This is unexpecte

It was Tuesday when the ring came.Kael had been worried all morning. Looking at his watch. He was looking at his phone. Walking back and forth between his study and the living room. "You're making me nervous," I said from the couch where I was reading feedback on the show. Sorry. "I just, it should be here by noon." It's a circle."There's no way it's going to catch fire on its own while it's being shipped." I understand. But I want it to be just so. Want the timing to be just right."I put my laptop down. Walked up to him. I held his face in my hands. We are already engaged.The ring is just a symbol.""An important symbol.""Yes. But not more important than us." I kissed him. "Whatever ring you put on my finger, I'll love it. Because it's from you."He relaxed slightly. "You're too understanding sometimes.""Someone has to balance out your control issues."He laughed. Actually laughed."That's fair."At 11:47 AM, the doorbell rang.Kael almost ran to answer it.The delivery person

Kael met with Marcus the next day about restructuring Blackwell Industries.I went to work. Full day at the gallery.Elena pulled me aside mid-morning."We have interest from a museum in Boston. They want to bring your exhibition there. Expand it. Add more artists."My heart raced. "Seriously?""Seriously. This is big, Aria. Your first traveling exhibition.""What do I need to do?""Say yes. Then we'll work out the details."I called Kael immediately."Boston wants the exhibition!""That's incredible! I'm so proud of you!""It's happening. My career is actually happening.""Because you're talented. You earned this."When I got home that evening, Kael had news too."I found a CEO candidate. Marcus knows him. Brilliant businessman. I'm interviewing him next week.""How do you feel?""Terrified. Excited. Ready."He drew me in. "Resign from your position as CEO. I'm really going to do this. Pay attention to architecture. And that's acceptable to you?" "More than acceptable. I'm looking fo

We didn't immediately depart on a honeymoon.obligations at work. Gallery obligations. Launch of Kael's architecture firm.However, we set aside two weeks following the wedding. Where would you like to travel? Kael inquired. Somewhere peaceful. private. Only us. I have a thought.He refused to tell me the location. claimed that it was unexpected.We were picked up by a car at five in the morning, the day we departed. Airport? I made a guess. Perhaps.We skipped the standard check-in process at the airport. arrived at a VIP terminal. Kael. Have you rented a plane? Perhaps. "That's too much." We are on our honeymoon. I'm free to act excessively."It was a tiny plane. opulent. Just the two of us on the crew. "Where are we heading?" I made a demand. In roughly four hours, you'll see."I made an attempt to guess. Bahamas? Mexico? The Caribbean?After four hours, we touched down in Croatia. I went to him and asked, Croatia? "Really?""You once said that you had always wanted to see the Adri

It was a brutal first trimester.morning sickness that persisted throughout the day. fatigue that could not be resolved by sleep.Food aversions to everything I normally loved. I worked through it. Pushed through meetings feeling nauseous and reviewed exhibition layouts while fighting the urge to vomit. Elena noticed. "You look green." "I'm fine." "You're pregnant. I can tell. I have three kids." I sighed. "Six weeks.Don't tell anybody just yet. "Your secret is secure. However, you must slow down. You're pushing too hard." "I have the Boston opening in six weeks.""And you'll finish it. However, you must also look after yourself.She was correct. That night, I spoke with Kael. I have to work fewer hours for only a few weeks.Until I feel better." "Okay. What do you need?" "To work from home twice a week. To have more flexible hours. To actually rest when I'm tired." "Done. Talk to Elena. Make it work. Your health comes first." It was that simple. No argument. No negotiation. Just sup