Second Chance: Mated to My Ex's Uncle
The specifics of his surprise hadn’t mattered; what had mattered was that he would be by my side, and that had been all I had craved.
I had hastened my pace, eager to reach home. As I had rounded the corner near our house, I had spotted Alex standing in the doorway. My lips had broken into a dazzling smile, and I had sprinted towards him, eagerly embracing him as I had reveled in the safety of his arms. However, something entirely unexpected had unfolded—Alex had pushed me away, his expression twisted with disgust.
“Alex,” I had whispered his name, my eyes wide with shock. The smile on my face had slowly faded, and my mind had raced, attempting to process this bewildering turn of events.