Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Gabriellas POV I was reborn to that crucial night when my step uncle , Kayden Taylor , was drugged with an aphrodisiac .
This time , instead of becoming his remedy , I called his true love , Charlotte Miller .
In my previous life , I had fallen in love with Kayden who became my uncle only by my mothers second marriage , not by blood .
That fateful night , when someone had slipped him a powerful aphrodisiac at a charity gala , he desperately begged me to call his true love .
Instead , I offered myself as his solution .
One month later , I discovered I was pregnant .
Kayden was pressured into marrying me , but on our wedding day , Grace who had fled to Europe to escape her heartbreak was taken by kidnappers who ultimately took her life .
In her final hours , she called Kayden 199 times , pleading for help .
But Kayden , trapped in our wedding ceremony , never saw a single call .
Afterward , he would silently stare at those 199 missed calls , his face haunted by unspoken grief .
The day I went into labor , he locked me in the cellar of our New England estate .
When I begged him to take me to the hospital , he watched with a cruel smile as I struggled for breath until darkness claimed me .
His final words echoed in my ears : If you hadnt trapped me with that pregnancy , I wouldnt have been forced to marry you .
I would have seen Graces calls .
You deserved this fate … When I opened my eyes , I found myself back on that night when Kayden was drugged at the gala .
When I heard those familiar words again Gabriella , get Charlotte on the phone , now ! I suddenly snapped back to reality : I had been reborn .
Without hesitation , I grabbed my phone and dialed Charlotte Miller .
08:15 O Sorry My Step Uncle , Im Not Your Back Plan 0.0 % Chapter Kayden Taylors face was flushed , his eyes glazed and intense when he looked at me .
In my previous life , that same look had led me to make the fatal mistake that cost me everything .
This time , I avoided his gaze and quickly left his room .
Hang in there , Kayden .
Charlotte will be here in ten minutes ! As I closed the door , I heard Kayden muttering my name through gritted teeth .
I pretended not to hear , shut the door firmly , and stood guard outside .
Ten minutes later , Charlotte rushed in .
She shot me a suspicious look , visibly relieved to see me fully dressed .
Before opening the door , she threw me a glance .
You can go now .
We dont need you here .
I immediately headed upstairs to my room .
The noises from downstairs didnt die down until well after midnight .
I let out a heavy breath .
In my previous life , my love for Kayden had led me to stay with him that night , resulting in my pregnancy .
He married me under family pressure , but on our wedding day , Charlotte met a tragic end .
After losing his true love , he silently bided his time until my due date , then locked me in the basement .
Despite my desperate pleas to save our babys life in exchange for mine , he watched coldly as both of us died all to avenge his beloved Charlotte .
This time , I did as he asked and brought Charlotte to him .
Soon , I would leave this place and him behind forever .
The next morning , Charlotte was sitting at the Taylor family breakfast table .
Kayden took a bite of his eggs Benedict before casually announcing : Charlotte and I are together now .
Im going to marry her .
Everyone better treat her right .
He gestured at me with his coffee mug : Especially you .
Be nice to your future aunt .
Dont start any drama .
I nodded numbly .
Charlotte shot me a smug smile .
Ignoring her , I started to leave before finishing breakfast .
But then came Charlottes tearful voice : Kayden , I dont think Gabriella wants me here .
I know how special she is to you … maybe I should just go if she doesnt like me .
Sorry My Step Uncle .
Im Not Your Backgr Chapter 1 Charlottes eyes welled up with tears , playing the perfect victim .
Kaydens face darkened as he snapped at me : Gabriella , sit down and finish your breakfast .
Im done , I said quietly .
His voice turned sharp .
Gabriella , I said sit down ! What part of that dont you understand ? Where are your manners ? Is this how you show respect after all these years ? Though I wanted no part in their drama this time around , they wouldnt let me walk away .
I turned back with a polite smile : Kayden , Charlotte , bon appétit without me .
Half an hour later , a knock came at my door .
When I opened it , I met Kaydens stormy glare .

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