The Hidden Passion of the Step Uncle

her driveway. It wasn't actually

t meant the man was rested enough and ready to be teased by Flavia's mo

n her father's office. She had two reasons for doing so. The first reason was Glad

ncle Altezza, a skilled architect, she learned how to create building desi

to rent, and now she was planning its interior design

t when she needed a drink and then retu

some time, was now spending time with his two little neph

father's office and had not emerged again. Whether she was working or spe

w seconds. She still seemed to be wearing the same clothes that Gladwin had glimpsed when she place

ty was different. The feelings she had harbored for years made it impossible for her to stay close to Gladwin. She didn't know how long she cou

ht have called what she felt a teenage crush. But now? One thing was cle

hing her work, but spending time lost in thought. Reflecting on the past she ha

s. God knows how many reasons she had created to avoid family g

silence, staring at the figure of the m

spent her nights daydreaming about being his girlfriend. However, she always hoped that her f

ecially when she visited her stepmother's mother's house. Memories of Gladwin, conversations about the man

istening to their conversations about Gladwin was also unbearable for Flavia. Fortunately, she had Abigail, w

, Flavia was sure she woul

looked up and saw her stepmother opening the door and addre

were working. "Yes, Mom. Just a little more. I'll save my work now." Flavia replied

ush sitting in the living room, watching TV and chatting casual

Is it all done?"

ake a shower first." She excused herself, her father responding with a nod. She tried her

nstead of heading to the bathroom to freshen up, she sa

o fast. What about dinner later? Flavia couldn't keep bowin

Whatever happens, happens,' she whispered, reassuring

uncle, and her two siblings back in front of the TV. Flavia walke

get tired, considering the baby might get tired too," Flavia reached for

mother sit quietly. Her mother was always enthusiastic whenever her twin sister returned, and Flavia worried she

tony Quirino took his place at the head of the table, with his

ith Ignazio and then Francisca, whose stat

see from the corner of her eye as Gladwin nodded in response. "Which hospital?" Gladwin mentioned the name o

ncle work at a hospital located quite close

Because if that were the case, the fire that occurred in her caf

making Flavia tense instantly. "Later, when you officially start

that?" Gladwin asked mischi

laire nudged Flavia, who res

understood her character, so they didn't force her to be part of the conversation. Esp

in and hid in her room. Once again, using work as an excuse. N

er sister with a worried expression. "Is Fl

s hardships. Flavia was the type of girl who didn't want to inconvenience others and disliked having her affairs meddled with by others. So,

elp." Claire tried to reassure. Gladwin didn't comment much. E

Claire raise an eyebrow in surprise. "Abby said Grandpa and Grann

st... casually asked them to get to know each other. If

"As if Flavia can't find her future husband herself. B

aire defended herself. "Besides, Eijaz is a good person. His character is unquestionable. He's polite, friendly, and caring. He's compatible with Flavia. Right, Honey?" Cla

get married or have kids. It's just... "I haven

hanging out with books all th

glancing at Ignazio and Francisca, who were also there.

whispered with