MY EX'S UNCLE LOVES ME

ith a wide grin spread across his face. A rush of satisfaction coursed through

him on the cheek. It was like a spark igniting something deep within him. His heart swelled with joy, so much so that he almost forgot the sting of the slap and

ng to his villa in New York. He reached for his phone, his fingers trembling slightly with anticipatio

ed?" she asked, a mix of curiosi

out, unable to contain his enthusiasm. His voic

for this happiness?" his mother ask

the playful banter. He could almost picture he

she replied, cle

mischievous grin spreading across his face. "All I'

ident even through the phone. but isn't a month too far, anyways I'll

ch confirmed, his heart racing a

home," his mother replied warmly. "I'm so happy you've decided t

, how is she?" Zach inquired,

it hasn't been easy, but she's improving. She's even started to do well in

o give her the love of a mother," she cont

ly everything," Zach said, his voice filled with ad

d, still cautious. "I just w

red her. "I wouldn't have ch

reassured. "Take care of yourself, and d

s something I need to take care of. W

Goodbye," sh

o start fresh, to prove himself worthy of her trust. He couldn't afford to mess this up. He needed to impress her, to change whatever mis

lo, D

n greeted warmly, his voice f

reed, smiling at the sound of his o

d without hesitation,

for me and someone special. We'll be

other, and you've helped me through tough

an," Zach sai

man," Dyl

p and get ready for his date. Meanwhile, in another room, Audrey and Anna were having a

Audrey asked, narrowing her ey

how you handled things when Zach proposed. You finally confessed your feelings!

eaded, I felt terrible. I didn't like seeing Zach so sad. Plus, I realized he would have told me the truth

ply, Audrey?" Anna asked, her c

just to make everyone else happy?"

eplied, looking away, he

love for Mr. Zach-it was genuine, straight from the heart. You ca

ted, though her voice wavere

on. You've fallen for Zach, but you're afraid to adm

's not bad-after all, he is my husband," she f

fess eventually!" Anna

e. I do love Mr. Zach... but I still don't trust him completely. Anyway, tha

ghted. "I'd be more