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Chapter 55: Mr. Wilson Senior
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2026-07-22 23:51:58
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Left at the altar, Claimed by his uncle Chapter 57: Long overdue.
Grandpa Wilson just exhaled but his eyes remained on his son. The fact that Tyson was here was more than enough for him. Across him, Nadine was watching, holding her wine glass with more force than necessary. Why was everyone choosing to sit beside that brat? “Uncle Tyson… Welcome.” But Tyson's attention was still on his woman. Drea just watched with fascination. Lyra sat up straighter than usual, trying to pretend unfazed with all the attention on her. “I'm fine,” she murmured. “Let's eat.” Grandpa Wilson finally removed his endearing eyes from Tyson and clicked his glass. “A blessed evening it is for this family! My son is dining with us today!” He turned to one of the servants behind him. “Bring more food.” The cheering that followed was expectedly dull. Despite the sound of cutlery against plates that filled the air as they ate, everyone acted too careful. As though if they moved too quickly, too recklessly, the fragile thread holding everything together would shat
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The terrace was already full when Lyra and Fiona arrived. Hanging lights that bathed the area in warmth. A long table with polished wine glasses reflected the flames of the candles arranged down the center. On it was a feast—roasted meats, grilled vegetables, fresh bread, and steaming dishes prepared by their Michelin-starred chefs.Nothing short of the usual Wilson family dinner. Yet the atmosphere was so stiff, the tension could be cut with a saw.At the head of the table sat Grandpa Wilson, wearing his usual navy blazer with gold cufflinks that caught the light. Fiona and Lyra went over there to say their hellos before grabbing seats. “Hey, Lyra,” Drea, who was seated on Grandpa Wilson's right side, greeted. Then she giggled at the phone where her full attention was directed.Drea was Alex's teenage sister. She was at that age where they hated anything and anyone, and family gatherings like this felt like a death sentence for them. “Hey, Drea,” Lyra responded, quietly taking the
Left at the altar, Claimed by his uncle Chapter 55: Mr. Wilson Senior
The study smelled faintly of old paper and polished wood. It was just as Lyra remembered it. Dark walnut bookshelves stretched from top to bottom, every shelf lined with leather-bound books and framed family photographs. Through the floor-to-ceiling, one could have a clear view of the garden. But Lyra wasn't bothered about the drama probably going on there. Instead, her eyes moved to the crackling fireplace that warmed the room.Once, when she'd visited with her mother, she'd wandered here. That's when she met Tyson for the first time. He’d been sitting exactly where Fiona was now, a book resting on one knee, listening far more seriously than any adult should have listened to a sixteen-year-old complain about her first heartbreak—Dylan.He was like this wise older guy back then. Yet for a moment, she wondered if things would've been different if Tyson hadn't disappeared when she was grieving. If he was the one who'd comforted her instead of Alex.Fiona gestured to the chair opposi
Left at the altar, Claimed by his uncle Chapter 54: Tonight
Tyson woke up with a groan, his head feeling like it'd split open. Same nightmare as always. Same thing that haunted his dreams. It was always bad whenever he came back from Russia. This time it was worse. His hopes had risen so high, only to have it crushed into pieces. Back to square one. He pulled out a bottle of painkillers from the drawer, popped one and swallowed. Each trip to Russia drained him more than the last. As he stood in front of the huge panoramic windows of his bedroom, he stared into Manhattan's nightlife. How long had he been asleep? After sparring with Lyra, he'd showered and took something to help him sleep. He needed it, especially since he'd barely slept this past week. Tyson moved across the room to the table. He reached for the framed picture that usually sat there and exhaled—a constant reminder of how much he'd fucked up. Then he opened a drawer and placed it inside carefully. Everything would be fine again. It had to be. He'll make sur
Left at the altar, Claimed by his uncle Chapter 53: We're done
Lyra took a moment to take in the sight before her.The garden had been transformed. White roses and lilies spilled from elegant floral arrangements, while candles lined the stone pathway, their flames flickering beneath the evening sky. In the trees, warm fairy lights glowed and somewhere in the background, a violinist played Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’. Suspended above were illuminated letters that spelled: WILL YOU MARRY ME?At the center of this circus was Alex. He got on one knee, a small ring box open in front of him. Then he waved a hand, gesturing for the music to stop. “Lyra—”“God, no.” Lyra shook her head, but Alex went on anyway.“From the day you agreed to being my girlfriend, I knew you'd be my wife. I knew you'd—”Disgust climbed up her throat. “No, no. Hell no,” she murmured, head still shaking as she turned to leave. Instead of Tom at the entrance, it was Fiona standing there. Her eyes were already pleading before her mouth opened. “Just hear him out. Please.”“I'd rather
Left at the altar, Claimed by his uncle Chapter 52: Keep an open mind tonight
Lyra reached for her bottle of water, gulped down, then wiped her mouth. “If you can't keep up, just say so.”Tyson studied her for a moment, noticing the way she held the bottle with more force than necessary. “You're angry.”She just shrugged, bouncing on her feet instead, fists up. Yet she wouldn’t meet his eyes. “Why would I be? Did you do something wrong?” Tyson went still for a second. There it was— The trap question.He exhaled and shifted his stance, like he was actually thinking. “I don’t know. Am I too good that my twin doesn’t measure up?” He smirked. “I imagine that must be frustrating.”Her fist flew. He caught it. His fingers closed around her knuckles, calloused and warm. For half a second he didn’t let go. She felt the grip tighten then release, like he was deciding whether to hold on.“I didn’t use it,” she snapped, yanking her hand free. “And not like it’s any of your business. Daphne was just trying to mess with me.”“Of course.” His smirk faded, his expression tur
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“It wasn’t?” Tyson arched a brow. “I’m taking notes. Next time I’ll do better. What would you prefer? CNN announcing our marriage?” He rolled the sleeves of his black shirt casually, looking too relaxed for someone who'd almost given her—and Daphne, a heart attack. Lyra’s frown deepened. “You’re n
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The next couple of days passed in a blur with Lyra adjusting to her new role at Helixion Energy while Tyson was away on a business trip.She had her first real meltdown yesterday when she'd taken time to disinfect her phone from Alex’s pictures, Nadine's pictures, the wedding dress, and anything el
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In Mantha oil limited, Patrick just stepped out of his office, Magnus behind him. “A fucking public shootout?” Patrick gritted out. He clenched his fists until it felt like his fingers would break. “Does that even make any sense?” Magnus trembled behind him. “I-I… I don't—They said it was the
Left at the altar, Claimed by his uncle Chapter 18: You're back.
Earlier, Daphne had called to take a raincheck on lunch. Lyra chuckled. “Holdup…What happened to ‘hey, how are you?’ Is that how to greet your bestie?” Daphne snorted. “You just rolled your eyes, didn't you?” Lyra asked, her smile deepening as she shut her laptop and put it away. “Figured y
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