Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 238

Chapter 238: Healing a Childhood Wound

Logan tapped his fingers lightly on the desk. "Answer the phone."

James’ voice sounded a little nervous on the phone.

"Mr. Reid, Angelica mentioned you might be attending her birthday banquet, and I just wanted to..."

"What about it?"

James swallowed hard, flustered.

"N-no, nothing! I thought maybe Angelica had misunderstood, but if it’s true—Mr. Reid, the entire Clark Family would be honored to have you!"

Jack, standing nearby, rolled his eyes.

Of course they’re thrilled.

If Logan showed up to Angelica’s birthday, the entire City A would be shaken. The Clark Family thought they’d finally latched onto a powerful backer—of course they’d be kissing up.

Logan’s tone remained indifferent.

"How are the preparations coming?"

James, misinterpreting his question as concern for Angelica, grew even more enthusiastic.

"Don’t worry at all! Angelica’s birthdays are always a grand affair—we’re putting everything into it."

Logan caught the implication—everything was about Angelica.

He let out a cold, mocking laugh.

"A grand affair? So the whole city will know?"

James didn’t expect Logan to press the issue and flushed with excitement.

"Of course! Angelica might not be our biological daughter, but I’ve raised her like my own. She deserves the very best!"

Logan let out a quiet "Mm," then hung up coldly.

"Don’t worry. I’ll be there—in person."

At the Clark Family Estate

James beamed with pride.

"Mr. Reid said it himself—he’ll be at the party!"

Angelica gave a shy, modest smile.

"Mom, Uncle Clark, see? I wasn’t making it up."

James could hardly contain his joy.

"Angelica, you’re the pride of our family! You’re our future. If you could become Mrs. Reid one day, that would be even better!"

Angelica basked in the praise.

"Oh, Uncle Clark, don’t exaggerate. Logan and I are just friends. It’s just... he’s taking my birthday seriously this year. Mom..."

Katie, whose reputation had suffered after taking the fall for Angelica, had been seen as a liability. But the moment Angelica brought her up—

"Of course Katie will be there!" James promised.

"It’s your birthday, after all."

Angelica smiled at Natalia.

"That’s great. Oh, Uncle Clark, do you think Selina will come too? I really want a complete birthday celebration. Selina’s still family—how could she not be there?"

At this point, whatever Angelica said, James would agree to.

"I’ll call her right now!"

The phone rang a few times before Selina picked up.

James, full of fake authority, said:

"Angelica’s birthday is coming up. She’s kind enough to invite you. Don’t be late!"

Selina let out a laugh.

"Sure. I’ll be there."

There was something about the way she said "sure" that made James pause—it felt... off. But the excitement clouded his judgment, and he brushed it aside.

"Angelica, Selina agreed! Get ready. Uncle Clark’s going to make sure you’re the most admired socialite in all of City A!"

Angelica nodded sweetly.

Around the Clark Family estate, the maids whispered to one another in awe.

"Miss Angelica’s birthday is coming up... the preparations are huge."

"By the way, do any of you know when the eldest Miss’s birthday is? Mr. Clark throws parties for Miss Angelica and even Natalia—but never for the eldest..."

"Shhh! Selina was kicked out. She’s no longer the eldest anything. She doesn’t deserve to be compared to Miss Angelica."

Selina ended the call, unsurprised.

"Angelica couldn’t wait to rub it in my face."

Damien took a sip of tea.

"Judging by Logan’s attitude, I’d say the happier the Clark Family is now... the harder they’re going to crash on that birthday."

Selina grinned mischievously.

"By the way, Damien, I’m planning to move back to Sapphire Valley Villa."

Damien raised an eyebrow.

"He already won you over?"

Selina quickly defended herself, "No! I just sleep better there. I’ve gotten used to it. It has nothing to do with him."

Damien sighed like a father watching his daughter slip away.

"well... a grown woman’s heart can’t be kept at home."

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