Falling For My Ex's Uncle - Chapter 202: Chapter 202

As I spoke, I pulled Alex's tightly clenched hand with a hint of disdain. We had been pretending to be in love since entering the Chen Residence. But was it necessary?
Alex's family seemed concerned. Nobody cared about our relationship, but there was nothing they could do. We had registered our marriage. Everyone but Alex asked us to get a divorce.
Although holding on to Alex could be dangerous, I had no choice. If I got a divorce at that moment and offended his family, Kailyn would make my life difficult. I couldn't let her be in danger.
Moreover, I was still searching the identity of the person who wanted to kidnap me. It was a charade, but I could lure that person out if I kept this on.
Staying with Alex seemed to be the best option for the long run. By being Mrs. Herrera, those women who wanted to chase me away from Alex would still be afraid of Alex, and my life would be in less danger.
Although Alex's family was forced to acknowledge me as their daughter-in-law, they still despised me. After all, how could a person from a small family like me be worthy of him? Alex was the crown jewel of his family.
"We have to hold a massive wedding." Raphael suddenly appeared in his wheelchair with his nanny behind him.
Seeing Raphael made me curious. It was surprising to see that Lena was absent, so was Leah. They usually appeared at such gatherings. Meanwhile, everyone sitting at the table stood up one after another. I also stood up in a daze.
Raphael's sharp eyes landed on me and Alex. He turned to Aloysius and said, "You'll be responsible for your brother's marriage. Make sure your siblings are present on Alex's wedding day."
When Raphael finished speaking, Aloysius nodded. "I will do as you say."
Raphael looked up at Alex and sighed softly. "Although the wedding is a little rushed, we must follow the necessary procedures. You've married her, so make sure you treat her well."
As soon as he spoke, Raphael's gaze slowly landed on me. He paused, looked at my finger, and said, "Transfer the two shops and villas under my name to Laurel. Take it as my congratulatory gift to her."
Alex's eyes flashed with surprise. Then, he held my hand and said, "Thank you, Dad."
"Thank you, Sir." I followed Alex. Two shops and two villas. Those should be worth a lot of money. However, I was shocked by how lightly Raphael transferred his assets to me. He was so generous.
On the other hand, it also got me puzzled. Didn't Raphael hate me? Perhaps he was trying to save Alex's face. I guess that was the perk of being the favorite son.
Raphael turned around and left. Then, Linda immediately looked at me and smiled. "Now, you must choose a decent wedding dress and take a wedding photo. The wedding will be in two days!"
I smiled and nodded. As I looked away, I inadvertently saw a hint of unwillingness and resentment in Amanda's gaze. I immediately understood she had not been treated so well when she married into this family.
To build a lasting relationship with the Parks family, she had married her son into their family, but the Herrera family gave her nothing in return.
Perhaps because she had no hope for Kayden, she was willing to let her son, whom she doted on, take the Parker family's name. But on the bright side, she had a bigger chance of obtaining the Parks and the Shepherd family's assets.
"Laurel, are you and Alex going to hold a wedding?" Sophina looked incredulous. I nodded and glanced at Alex, who was on a call. Seeing him walking away, I knew it must be Helena.
Unfortunately, Alex probably could not spare time to accompany a tramp like her. I nodded while trying to keep a straight face. A wedding party didn't seem as exciting as I'd thought.
This wedding party would be made public, and considering the Herrera family's status, I knew I had to meet people.
Sophina approached me and asked carefully, "Laurel, have you decided to marry him?"
I smiled and looked at Sophina's worried eyes. I couldn't help but pinch her round face. "We've already registered our marriage. It's only a matter of time before we hold a wedding."
Sophina hesitated before asking, "But, Laurel, do you like him?"
My fingers froze. 'Like him?'
I narrowed my eyes and looked at Sophina. "Don't you like him?"
Sophina's head shook. She seemed to feel that something was amiss. She pursed her lips and muttered, "I know that he is a good looking man, but he's too good looking. I fear there will be many ill-intended women who want to pounce on him.
"They won't care about their public image. Considering his personality, I think he'll fall for one of them. I can't watch such a man."
After she spoke, Sophina sighed and added, "Moreover, it's obvious that Alex and Helena's relationship is more than just friends. She might be one of his mistresses. Laurel, have you thought this through?"
"It's not him I like. It's his money," I said.
Sophina was stunned. She didn't expect me to give her such an answer. However, she heaved a relief. "I understand. In that case, you won't be so miserable after marrying him. After all, money is the most reliable thing in this world. Forget about men."
The corners of my mouth twitched. It was good that she could recognize the nature of a man.
However, wasn't it a little too early? If I had such awareness back then, I wouldn't have wasted six years on this scumbag Austin.
Suddenly, my phone vibrated in my bag. I took it out and looked at the screen. It was a text message. [I want to see you!]
Sophina was stunned to see the message. She quickly exclaimed, "I... I didn't see anything!"
I chuckled at her guilty expression, wasn't she exposing herself? I smiled and said casually, "Alright, let's return to minding our business."
"Don't lie to me. Laurel, you're not that kind of person!" Sophina sighed softly, and her tone was sad. "You know that Mr. Adams likes you, right? Are you not going to consider his feelings?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the car door opened, and Sophina's face turned pale with fear. Alex sat in the driver's seat and turned to look at me with a deep gaze.
He didn't say anything. I cursed him in my heart and obediently moved to the front seat. When I sat, I vaguely heard Sophina sigh secretly.