What Loraine had told Grady before returned to his mind.
She told him she Liked men who were older than her.
Had she fallen in love with Rowan?
Back in the apartment, Rowan snorted.
“It’s very clear to see that
Marco has ulterior intentions. Be careful while dealing with him,
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Lorrie. Ask Cayson to go through everything for you. Don’t allow yourself to face any more losses.”
Loraine felt like a big deal was being made out of nothing. She responded, “Why don’t you just trust your niece,
Uncle Rowan? You don’t have to worry about me. | know what I'm doing.”
As he saw she wasn’t taking him seriously, Rowan sighed.
How could he relax?
His niece had succeeded at everything. Her only failures had been tied to Marco.
The entire family felt pity for her. He could have given Marco the beating he deserved just now. However, he held
back because of Loraine.
Loraine knew Rowan wanted to continue, so she quickly changed the topic. “Oh, and you said you wanted to stay
here tonight, right? I'll get a bedroom ready for you.”
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Rowan cleared his throat a bit awkwardly.
“Forget it. | have something else to do, so I'll just leave now.”
He only said he would stay to provoke Marco.
He knew more than anyone else, that for the sake of Loraine’s reputation, he should not stay.
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“What is it that could be so urgent? You've just arrived and you want to leave so soon?”
“Don’t stress so much over me. Take care of yourself. Try not to force all your attention on work.” Rowan stroked
her head affectionately.
Rough calluses covered his hands and yet they were broad and warm. At that moment, he was simply just an
uncle who Loved his niece, patiently giving her advice.
Loraine sensed something was wrong from the way he was acting.
She held his hand and asked nervously, “Is something wrong, Uncle
Rowan?”