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As Jacob opened the door, Jessica turned toward the sound, ready to greet her uncle. Then she spotted the
striking Lawrence behind him. “The person you were... tangled up with on the couch... is a guy?”
She had heard whispers about Jacob’s romantic life but never took them seriously. Her uncle was a handsome
man who was charming to everyone, so rumors seemed natural.
But now, she saw it with her own eyes.
“Letgrab your bag,” Jacob said, cutting through her thoughts.
“No need, I'll crash at a hotel,” Jessica replied, pulling her suitcase back. She stepped away. “You two enjoy your
ttogether.”
She had chere thinking Jacob lived alone, like always. Turned out she was wrong.
Lawrence blinked. “What?”
Who was this girl?
Jacob stepped out, took her suitcase, and pulled it inside. “He’s nobody. Ignore him.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Nobody?” Lawrence huffed, offended.
Jacob shot him a look.
The message was clear: you're the nobody I'm talking about.
Lawrence clamped his mouth shut.
He was fuming inside. But what could he do?
“Uncle Jacob,” Jessica teased as she stepped inside, her curiosity bubbling. “Is this my future uncle-in-law?”
Lawrence froze, then glanced between them. “You're his niece?”
Jessica nodded. “Yup.”
“You two could pass for siblings,” Lawrence said, grabbing her bag like he was already part of the family. “Come
in, sit down. What do you want to drink? As your future uncle-in-law, I've got you covered.”
Jacob stared at him as if questioning his sanity.
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“Water's fine,” Jessica said, already wishing she'd stayed away. Not for any big reason, she just didn’t want to
cramp their style.
“Coming right up,” Lawrence said, setting her bag down and heading off.
“Stop playing house,” Jacob called, moving her suitcase to the guest room. He grabbed ssnacks. “He's not
with me. Pretend he’s a ghost.”
“How can you tell my niece-in-law to
act like I'm not here! tawrerice!
[
retuppedhiHold ng a glass of water.
Jessica coughed softly, hiding a smile. Her mood started to brighten.
“Don't buy into his nonsense,”
Lawrence said, setting the Late
down. iN legnedinwhidpering like
they Were sharing a secret. “He's just
shy. He won't admit we're a thing.”
“I get it,” Jessica said, her smile sweet and playful.
Lawrence instantly took a liking to her.
Jacob groaned inwardly, sensing
trouble brewing DNR these two.
eR ug vaithhs h nsense, and I'll
chuck your suitcase out the door.”
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