Reborn Twice: This Time, I Married His Uncle

us life, Ashlyn drove straight toward a seclud

. She knew exactly who was inside that car-Bella. Bu

reason for her visit. The wait stretched on endlessly, each second feeling heavier than the last. Just as she b

ates slowly

two purebred guard dogs, their bodies massive enough to resemble small hills. Their fierce gazes locked

ng back to her-the rumors of his merciless nature, his terrifying temper, and the blood

s decision c

g Nicholas down, this was

h-end security scanner swept over her from head to toe, thoroughly checking her before a s

finally saw Eric. He sat quietly in a wheelchair, a pair of black pruning shea

nder, each movement

ear, but the relaxed clothing did nothing

perfectly straight, his angul

of his refined nose rest

had once stood at the pinnacle of brilliance-had fallen into ruin. Everyone belie

built had long ago been devoured by

The man who had driven Nicholas into one breakdown after another, who had pushed him into

walk, Eric remained the most da

n, Eric had failed to buy more time for himself

ined to bring the hidden threat to th

keeping her voice steady and calm. "I have a proposit

s slicing through leaves

iegated orchid, a priceless specimen that had been auctioned off interna

ep and measured, carrying the same quiet danger as a dark current hidden beneat

e ask you something-does your entire family

straighter, Ashl

uation. That unexpected honesty finally caught Eric's attention. Th

arved from stone. A single look from him carried an oppressive weig

e, she lowered her gaze once more. Her long lashes quivered slightly, delicate like the flutter of a butterfly's wi

Eric found his

to the Quinn famil

oman had come d

ssibly narrow waist that looked as though it could be encircled with a single hand.

now anyway. Say what you

led away from outsiders. She had never had the chance to see them herself, which meant she could not be complete

ey can no longer be repaired through normal means. The hundreds of millions you've spent on treat

ons. This time, she had the knowledge, the experience, and a clear understanding of what needed to be done. Based on the ti

ng, "And I know who was responsible for

rderous intent surged from behind her. A cold shiver crawled d

ad as his gaze locked onto her. Beneath the sunlight, the

nes before lowering their bodies, their muscles tightening as they prepared to pounce. If he gave

ere and waiting for death to come. Before

ur legs feel pain again-and six months to get you back on your feet. I

rose from the bodyguards

er senses. She had not only dared to mention the one thing Eric was

is your p

eyes. A dangerous chill gathered in his gaze as he slowly spoke, each word