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Married My Ex's Uncle In My Second Time Chapter 0047
“It’s okay,” Alaric responds, his voice steady but tinged with something I can’t quite place—regret, maybe? “I shouldn’t have asked you to do something like that in the first place.” He runs a hand through his hair and sits down heavily as if the weight of the conversation has finally caught up to him. I open my mouth to reply, but he holds up a hand, stopping me. “However,” he continues, “I’d like you to think about it. Take a few days, let it sink in, and then give me your final answer." His words catch me off guard. For someone so direct, and so decisive, it’s surprising to hear him offer me time. “Okay,” I say hesitantly, nodding. “That seems reasonable." He leans back, a faint smile playing on his lips. “Great. Now, get some rest. Work starts tomorrow, and we have a lot to do." “Okay. Goodnight, then,” I reply, forcing a small smile as I stand. “Goodnight,” he says, his gaze lingering on me for a moment before he turns away. I make my way to my room, closing the door softly
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Anna's POVI wake up disoriented, my mind sluggishly trying to piece together where I am and why my bed feels so foreign. My sheets smell different, my pillow feels stiffer, and for a moment, panic flutters in my chest. But then it all comes rushing back—the capital. I’m not at home anymore.Sighing, I glance at the clock. It’s earlier than I need to be awake, but there’s no way I’m falling back asleep now. Resigned, I push the covers off and shuffle to the bathroom.The moment I step inside, I’m reminded once again just how absurdly luxurious this place is. The bathroom alone could rival a spa. Sleek, modern fittings gleam under the soft lighting, and the bathtub—oh, the bathtub—calls to me like a siren. I make a mental note to treat myself to a soak in it later. For now, though, I stick to the basics, my awe lingering as I finish up and head back out.Still groggy, I make my way to the kitchen for a glass of water. The coolness of it soothes my throat, and I lean against the counter
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The moment we settle into the car, I glance at Alaric, only to find his expression cool, his teasing smirk replaced by something far more serious. I enter the car before I realise Tristan is in the driver’s seat and Alaric would be seated beside me. Our legs touch—just slightly—but even that brief contact sends an unexpected tingle up my spine. I quickly shove the feeling aside. There’s too much work to do; I don’t have time to sit here getting distracted by... tingles.After exchanging quick pleasantries with Tristan, he pulls the car out of the parking lot, and the moment we're in motion, Alaric launches straight into business. His voice is sharp, clipped, all traces of playfulness gone.“We’ve uncovered significant accounting discrepancies,” he starts, his gaze fixed ahead but his mind clearly elsewhere. “Tax fraud, money laundering—someone’s been covering their tracks, but not well enough. And then there’s the issue of the shares.”I listen carefully as he outlines the details, ex
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Even hours later, the encounter with Derrek lingers in my mind like a shadow I can’t shake. It’s not his words that haunt me—I’ve dealt with arrogant, entitled men before. No, it’s the way he had so easily cornered me, the way I had frozen in place, realising just how helpless I would have been if Alaric hadn’t arrived when he did.The helplessness—that’s what truly unsettles me.As soon as we step into the apartment, I mumble a barely audible “goodnight” to Alaric and rush straight to my room, shutting the door behind me. I don’t want to think about it anymore. I just want to shower, crawl into bed, and forget that today ever happened.But just as I’m about to undress, my phone buzzes on the nightstand. A video call request from my brother.I hesitate for a second before answering, and immediately, I’m met with the familiar warmth of my family’s faces. My heart swells at the sight.“Anna!” my mom beams.“There she is,” my dad grins.“How’s the big city treating you, sis?” My brother
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Knock knock.A groggy moan escapes my lips as I stir from sleep. The knocking comes again, sharper this time, dragging me into reluctant consciousness. My mind is sluggish, my limbs heavy as I fumble for my phone. Is it morning already?My pulse spikes as I check the time. Did I oversleep?4:30 AM.I exhale in relief and sink back into the pillows. Still early—wait. If it’s not my alarm, then—"Anna, wake up."Alaric’s deep voice filters through the door, sending an uneasy jolt through me.Why is he here? At this hour?The thought alone is enough to yank me into full wakefulness. My stomach twists. What if something happened? What if there’s an emergency?Panic fuels my movements as I throw off the covers, barely untangling myself from my sheets before stumbling toward the door.I yank it open, breath slightly uneven.Alaric stands there, cool and composed as ever, dressed in fitted black gym clothes. The moisture-wicking material clings to his broad shoulders, chest, and the ridiculo
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Somehow—somehow—I managed to get ready in time and make it to the front door where Alaric was already waiting. He was leaning casually against the wall, arms crossed, looking like he hadn’t just put me through hell a few hours ago.When he saw me, a flicker of surprise crossed his face. He hadn’t expected me to be on time. Neither did I, honestly.But instead of teasing me, he simply nodded in approval and—wait, was that a smile? A real, genuine smile?I blinked.Since we started training, he had been all sharp orders and cold discipline, locked into his soldier persona. But now, standing here, he seemed softer. More relaxed. Like the Alaric from before—before he decided to become my personal drill sergeant."How are you doing?" he asked.I was still annoyed with him, so I gave him a curt, "Fine," before turning to face the window.He didn’t press further.Good.-----------If I thought getting out of bed was bad, getting through the workday was pure agony.Every step felt like walkin
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I sank further into the hot water of the tub, letting the soothing heat work its magic on my sore muscles. The tension from the gruelling training session began to melt away, though my muscles still throbbed faintly. I sighed in relief, feeling a little more like myself, even if the soreness lingered.I really have to buy some groceries, I thought, the thought of relying on Alaric for everything starting to gnaw at me. He’d done more than enough already, and I didn’t want to keep burdening him.After a while, I finally felt well enough to get out of the tub. As I opened the door, there he was—almost about to knock."Oh, hi," I greeted, surprised to find him standing there. "I wanted to see if you were hungry," he said, holding up a takeout bag. "The food’s here."I smiled at him, the first real smile I’d given him in a while. His eyes widened slightly at the unexpected warmth, as though he hadn’t expected to see me looking this... at ease."I should buy some groceries so we won’t have
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The next day, I was determined to be ready. I had set my alarm for 4:15 am, giving myself plenty of time to wake up and get changed before Alaric showed up. It was a struggle to drag myself out of bed, but I was determined to prove I could do this.When he knocked, I swung the door open and announced, "I’m ready." He just gave me a quick nod, as if he expected nothing less, and walked straight toward the door. His commanding presence took over, and it hit me—he had expected me to be ready. Ugh, I had mentally prepared myself for his stoicness, but it still stung. I wanted to surprise him.The training that followed felt like a full-on assault. After half an hour of running—my legs screaming for mercy—we moved straight to the weights. I pumped iron like I was training for war, and I was the only hope this country had for survival. Every rep felt like my body was about to break, but I didn’t let out a single complaint. Not even when Alaric told me to take the stairs to our floor instead
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