Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle

It was almost mealtime, yet Nicolas still had no intention of showing up.

Stefan, mindful of Thea's presence, restrained his anger, though his face had already darkened considerably.

In front of Stefan, Thea couldn't push the issue, so she could only silently pray for Nicolas to arrive soon.

She gave the butler a discreet signal.

The butler took out a Go board, and Thea smiled, suggesting she and Stefan have a game.

Luckily, she had previously looked into Stefan's preferences. Although she wasn't proficient in Go, she had dabbled in it before.

Stefan was somewhat surprised. "You're interested in this? There aren't many young people nowadays who can settle down and study Go."

Thea smiled frankly. "I wouldn't call it a passion. I learned it a while ago. When I heard you enjoy it, I thought I'd see if I could reconnect with the old feeling. Having your guidance would be my good fortune."

Her straightforwardness caught Stefan's attention, and a glimmer of appreciation appeared in his eyes. "You're so honest about it. Why not just tell a little lie and say you've always liked Go?"

"There's no need to lie." Thea laughed. "As a younger person, it's my duty to put effort into understanding the elders' interests and to cater to them. If I lied and tried to cover things up, that would show I had ulterior motives." Stefan chuckled heartily at her response.

The butler, standing to the side, let out a breath of relief and gave Thea a look of approval.

Stefan was known as the most serious elder of the Hendrix family, rarely cracking a smile.

It seemed Stefan genuinely approved of Thea.

After playing a few rounds of Go, Thea gently reminded Stefan that it was time for a meal.

Only then did Stefan, though reluctant, stop the game.

Still, Nicolas hadn't shown up, and Thea felt a growing headache.

Thankfully, she had managed to cheer Stefan up, and he didn't mention anything troubling throughout the meal, heading off to rest afterward.

Despite that, Thea remained uneasy and, as she was leaving, cautiously asked the butler, "Is Stefan suspicious of what happened today?" you.

At most, The butler shook his head slightly. "Mrs. Hendrix, rest assured. Even if Stefan were upset, it wouldn't be with he'd give Mr.

Hendrix a few harsh words. From what I saw today, Stefan is quite fond of you. He's getting on in years, and his biggest wish is to see you and Mr.

Hendrix doing well together. The doctor has said that his health this year is far from what it used to be. If I may speak personally, if you have the time, Mrs. Hendrix, it would mean a lot if you could visit him more often. After all, with age, no matter how strong one used to be Thea felt a sting of emotion in her nose, suddenly reminded of her own grandfather.

During the early days when Emmalie was first found and brought home, their household had been chaotic.

Emmalie, though young, was already shrewd, often tattling to their parents that Thea had bullied her.

In response, Ivy had simply sent Thea to live with her grandfather at his place.

That time with her grandfather had been one of Thea's happiest periods.

But as her grandfather's health deteriorated, Thea was eventually brought back home.

Thea had experienced that kind of familial bond.

Seeing Stefan's lonely figure today, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

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She nodded. "Don't worry. No matter what happens between Nicolas and me, Stefan is my elder, and I'll always visit him and show him the respect and love he deserves."

Hearing this, the butler smiled. "I used to think Stefan had acted a bit hastily in deciding on you. But now, I believe in his judgment. Stefan has sharp eyes, and anyone he approves of must have good character." As they chatted, they reached the front door.

The butler tentatively asked, "Mrs. Hendrix, would you like me to arrange a car for you?"

Thea gave a dry laugh. "No need. If you do that, Stefan will surely know. Nicolas will come to pick me up."

The butler nodded and turned to leave.

Thea walked out of the door and looked at the empty road, feeling a headache coming on.

For the first time, she mentally cursed Nicolas over and over.

A car slowly drove into the Hendrix family. Emmalie, gazing out of the window, spotted a familiar vehicle.

Upon seeing the license plate, Emmalie immediately confirmed her suspicion.

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Ivy's attention was instantly drawn. "What's wrong, Emmalie? Are you feeling unwell?"

"The last time, I wanted to apologize to Thea in person, but I haven't been able to find her these past few days. I didn't expect to run into her outside the Hendrix

family. It seems that, even though Thea says she's no longer involved with Jake, deep down she still can't let go of him," Emmalie said.

Ivy was visibly displeased. "Is Thea really going to estrange herself from us to this extent? What happened last time wasn't your fault. You couldn't have known that man had ulterior motives.

If anyone's to blame, it's Thea for not being more cautious. Don't blame yourself too much."

Emmalie nodded obediently and then added with a smile, "Mom, why don't we go find Thea? It would be better for the whole family to be together."

Ivy thought about it but ultimately declined. "I brought you here today specifically to meet Stefan. Why bring her along? She doesn't know how to talk properly and might end up offending him. Nicolas respects his father deeply. You should visit more often. It'll make things e Emmalie blushed shyly. "Mom, don't tease me."

As Emmalie lowered her head to send a message on her phone, the smile on her face disappeared entirely.

All Emmalie needed to confirm was that Thea was alone.

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'Last time, she humiliated me in front of Max. I won't let that slide,' she thought.

Meanwhile. Thea was driving halfway along the road when it suddenly began to rain.

Fortunately, Thea had already exited the mountain road, and ahead was a relatively open highway with few cars.

The rain intensified, and she slowed down.

Just then, her phone vibrated. She pulled over to the side of the road to check her phone. As she lowered her head, the car window beside her suddenly shattered.

Instinctively, Thea covered her head and looked up in shock.

Through the rain, she saw several men approaching, armed with weapons.

Each wore a mask and raincoat, their demeanor aggressive.

Thea immediately started the engine, but before she could drive more than a few meters, headlights flashed ahead of her. Two cars sped toward her recklessly as if ready to crash head-on. If Thea hadn't braked in time, she would have collided directly.

Her phone kept vibrating.

But Thea no longer had time to answer it. She frantically pressed the power button, hoping to trigger the emergency alarm.

Unfortunately, the men had already surrounded her, breaking through the shattered car window and forcibly unlocking the car doors.

One of them yanked the door open, roughly dragging Thea out of the vehicle.

The cold, heavy rain pelted her body.

The chill in her limbs was nothing compared to the coldness she felt in her heart.

Thea dug her nails into her palms, trying to keep herself calm.

She watched as two or three men crushed her phone underfoot.

Her voice trembled. "Whatever they are paying you, I can offer double."

A cold baseball bat pressed against her face.

Thea shuddered, meeting a pair of eyes filled with murderous intent.