Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Gabriellas POV I instinctively tried to close the door , wanting to avoid any confrontation .
Kayden blocked it with his foot , his eyes narrowing .
Why are you avoiding me ? He leaned closer , studying my face .
Youre upset about Charlotte , arent you ? I quickly shook my head .
Not at all .
Im happy for you both .
You deserve each other .
Something flickered in his eyes dissatisfaction , perhaps .
Really ? Or is that sarcasm ? He let out a harsh laugh .
Come on , Gabriella .
Dont tell me youre still not over me ? That drunken kiss at your 18th birthday party did you think I didnt know about that ? All those love letters youve been hiding away Ive read every single one .
You thought you were so subtle , but everyone in this house could see right through you .
Your eyes gave you away every time .
Not confessing was the smartest thing youve ever done .
I would have laughed in your face .
Laughed at how pathetic it was .
He strode past me to my desk , yanking open the bottom drawer .
Grabbing a stack of letters , he scattered them across the floor , stepping on them deliberately .
Ive raised you since you were seven , Gabriella .
Ive been like a father to you , and this is how you repay me ? Harboring these sick feelings ? You knew Charlotte was the only one for me , yet you still wrote these disgusting letters .
You make me sick ! He leaned in close , whispering : Thats why I came here I saw how you looked at me yesterday when I was drugged .
I know you wanted to help me .
Thank God you didnt .
I would have been revolted for life .
Youre not worthy of touching me .
My heart clenched painfully .
Even though I no longer loved him in this life , his cruel words still cut deep .
After warning me to stay away from him and Charlotte , he slammed the door on his way out .
08:15 Sorry My Step Uncle , Im Not Your Backup Plan 11.1 % Chapter 2 Not wanting to face them anymore , I left to handle my overseas paperwork .
I deliberately returned late , around 10 PM .
The moment I entered my room , something felt off .
My bed had been disturbed .
Then I saw Charlottes latest social media post- a selfie of her in bed with the caption : Nothing like a luxury mattress for the perfect nights sleep ! I mentioned having trouble sleeping once , and he immediately replaced my mattress .
This is what happens when a man truly loves you !? Shed taken my custom mattress the $ 100,000 one Kayden had specially ordered when my back injury flared up earlier this year .
He used to be kind to me too .
He knew exactly what it meant to treat a young girl hed raised with such affection , yet hed encouraged my feelings .
Now he stood on his moral high ground , condemning me for loving him inappropriately .
And now , based on one casual comment from Charlotte , hed given away my mattress without even telling me .
Kayden appeared in my doorway , his voice casual .
Charlottes a light sleeper , so I gave her your mattress .
Your backs fine now anyway any mattress will do .
I didnt look up , just mumbled a quiet Mm hmm .
His eyes narrowed .
Whats with this sudden maturity , Gabriella ? Youre acting strange .
Arent you usually furious when Im nice to others ? What are you plotting ? Im warning you if you try anything against Charlotte , youll regret it .
I finally looked up .
Im not plotting anything .

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I just want everyone to leave me alone .
Isnt this what you always wanted , Kayden ? For me to grow up ? You should be happy now , shouldnt you ? He pressed his lips together , his voice dripping with sarcasm : Oh , so now youre Little Miss Perfect , .
arent you ? How wonderful .
He stormed out , slamming the door his typical reaction when angry .
But I had no interest in soothing his temper anymore .
His anger meant nothing to me now .
Soon , I would be gone .