Married To My Husband's Uncle [Second chance at Love]

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let me get this straight." I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "You'll help me convince Mr Blackwoo

d. I believe you're the only one who can

coff inwardly

en and Jarred walked in, his eyes fixated on me. "Mrs. Blackwo

heart skipping a beat in sligh

ensed a flicker of irritation. "Ah, Mr Jarred? perfect timin

, completely ignoring Conner's statement."I thought you were going to the

vened before I could speak, his voice firm, but gentle.

d. "My question hasn'

cuse. "I.. I was feeling a little dizzy." I stammered. "Mr

mine. I could see he still had some doubts,

speak and I stand from my seat before heading out, following him from behind as he e

ays and Jarred nods, takes steps a few pace

stomach as Conner had instructed, a mix of relief and nervousness swir

ated the ultrasound machine and soon, a random im

t." Con

a photo of the projected image,

er our agreement Mrs Blackwood, if you try to dodge your end of t

I couldn't mess things up. I had to find a way to convince Mr B

I nodded, trying t

for any sign of dishonesty, I met his gaze, deter

r Blackwood would be more than ready to partner with us." Conner said and han

my fake ultrasound results, I felt a mix of emotions, relief, anxiety, and determi

saw me, his eyes lingered on the file in my hand for a while.

ing a smile. "

to Mr Blackwood's villa, the tension in my

nformed us of a sudden meeting at the Winston's Vi

a beat. I hadn't

" I said, already hea

l I inform Mr. Blackwood

hook my head, a shiver ru

not wanting to draw any unnecessary attention and my hands for some

diately flooding my mind. The lavish decorations, exp

y gaze across the room, and my eyes soon co

wn my spine, his chiseled features and dark brown hair framing a

kip a beat, my ex

t not

nd they soon landed on Mr Blackwood in the corner, h

bre

was like a whip cracking through the air. My neck immediatel

be.. I'm in Victoria's