Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 184

Chapter 184: Selina Chooses to Leave

Selina resisted hearing the answer to her own question. Before Logan could respond, she pushed him away and bolted for the door.

Logan frowned slightly and pulled her back into his arms, locking her in place. "Mrs. Reid, I haven’t even answered yet. Why are you running?"

Selina felt her frustration mounting. "I don’t want to hear it."

Logan gently traced the back of her neck with his fingers. "If she never makes a second request, I’ll simply compensate her financially. Privately, I won’t have any further contact with her. Would that be acceptable?"

"And if I say no? If I refuse to let you ’repay your debt,’ am I just being unreasonable? But I can’t stand her, Logan. If you’re going to stay entangled with her, then don’t stay with me!"

Selina immediately regretted her outburst, feeling as though she’d let her emotions get the best of her. She took a deep breath, trying to regain composure. "Just handle your debt to her first. Once that’s settled, then we’ll talk."

Logan, watching the stubborn defiance on her face, suddenly leaned down and bit her lip.

"Mm—!" Selina yelped, caught off guard. Did he just bite her?!

His clean, crisp scent filled her senses, making her feel weak all over.

A sharp taste of iron spread on her lips, and without thinking, she retaliated. Rising onto her tiptoes, she hooked an arm around his neck and bit down hard on his lower lip.

She used all her strength, drawing blood as the metallic taste lingered between them.

Logan’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly.

Did Mrs. Reid even realize how easily her actions could be misunderstood?

Tilting her head up, pressing her body close, offering him a kiss—it was as if she were willingly surrendering herself to him.

Logan’s breath deepened. "Mrs. Reid—"

"Looks like I came at a bad time."

A male voice abruptly shattered the tension.

Selina, still dazed, snapped back to reality. She shoved Logan away in a panic, her cheeks burning with guilt, as if she’d just been caught red-handed. "Gavin..."

Gavin leaned lazily against the wall, smirking as he studied Logan. "Mr. Reid, you seem to be in quite the good mood. The headlines are blowing up outside, and yet here you are, busy sweet-talking Selina."

Logan’s voice turned colder. "The headlines are nothing but baseless rumors."

Gavin scoffed. "Baseless or not, there’s still smoke. That woman practically strutted out of your office looking like she’d just rolled in bed with you. People say a slap doesn’t make a sound unless both hands are involved. If Mr. Reid is caught in a scandal, shouldn’t you at least reflect on why?"

Logan immediately sensed the hostility in Gavin’s tone. His brows furrowed slightly. "I didn’t expect Angelica to pull such a stunt."

Gavin didn’t bother arguing with him. Instead, he turned to Selina. "You packed everything?"

Logan stepped forward. "Hill, where exactly are you planning to take my wife?"

"Home, of course. She’s staying with me for a few days."

Logan’s throat tightened. "This is her home too."

Gavin chuckled. "Sure, but Selina is still young. She needs someone to look after her. I wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving her alone in Sapphire Valley Villa."

Logan exhaled slowly, trying to suppress his frustration. "I can take care of her."

Gavin feigned a look of regret. "That won’t do. Mr. Reid, you’re a busy man. You’ve got a ’life-saving benefactor’ waiting for you to return the favor. How could you possibly have time to take care of Selina?"

Logan could tell Gavin was intentionally provoking him, but his eyes remained fixed on Selina.

Gavin smirked. "Selina, your choice—are you staying here, or coming home with me?"

Selina didn’t even hesitate. "I’m going with Gavin."

Logan’s fingers tensed, his possessiveness threatening to surface. He forced himself to stay calm. "I’ll come pick you up tomorrow."

"Mr. Reid, why the rush?" Gavin said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "She’s just visiting family. She can stay as long as she likes. You wouldn’t be upset, would you?"

He clicked his tongue and added mockingly, "You’ve got your dear Angelica, and Selina isn’t complaining. So surely, you wouldn’t mind her having a few close male friends, right? After all, we grew up together—we’re practically inseparable."

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