Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 49

Chapter 49: Distorting the Truth

Selina’s expression froze as she met Logan’s gaze, a chill running down her spine.

She couldn’t reveal her true purpose for marrying Logan—not yet.

The situation with the Carter Family, her mother’s jade necklace, and the bizarre stipulation in the will that required her to marry a member of the Carter Family were all riddles she hadn’t solved. Until she figured it all out, she didn’t want anyone else getting involved.

More than that... she didn’t want Logan to realize she was using him.

Avoiding his piercing gaze, Selina lowered her head. "I... I just care about you, that’s all."

Logan let out a cryptic chuckle.

Last night, Mrs. Reid had seemed uneasy, but after learning he could do calligraphy, her mood had noticeably improved.

Logan speculated that his calligraphy skills were the reason for her sudden cheerfulness. But why would that matter to her?

He said casually, "So you just wanted to care about me? For a moment, I thought if I didn’t know calligraphy, Mrs. Reid might decide to marry someone else instead."

"Ahem..." Selina nearly choked on her own saliva. Did Logan suspect something?

Maybe she had probed too hastily. _{freewёbnoνel.com}

Suppressing her nerves, Selina coughed and tried to steady herself. "How could you think that? Do you really see me as that kind of person? I was just trying to understand you better!"

She quickly stepped closer, her eyes darting around as she tried to change the subject. "It’s getting late. How about... we head home?"

Logan looked at the sly, nervous little fox in front of him and suddenly smiled faintly. "Alright."

Mrs. Reid was clearly hiding something from him.

That was fine. He had plenty of time to uncover it.

At the Clark Family residence.

The servants were setting the dishes on the dining table as Grandpa Clark glanced toward the door. "Where’s Natalia? Why isn’t she home yet?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Natalia stumbled into the villa, looking distraught. The moment she saw them, tears began streaming down her face.

She dropped to her knees with a thud, sobbing miserably. "Dad, Grandpa, Mom, I’m sorry! I’ve been expelled from City A University! The principal said you need to meet with him. I’ve brought shame on you all!"

The Clark Family’s faces darkened immediately.

James blurted out, "What happened?!"

Natalia sniffled, her voice trembling. "Dad, please don’t ask. I don’t want to go back to City A University. I just want to stay alive."

Katie hurried to help Natalia up, her heart aching. "Oh, Natalia, why are you doing this? You’re such a good student, always obedient. How could City A University expel you? Did someone bully you?"

Natalia shook her head, tears streaming. "No, Mom, no one bullied me. I’m just so heartbroken... Let’s just drop it, okay? I’m scared if I stay at City A University, I’ll lose my life. I’m not as scheming as my sister. I..."

She trailed off, suddenly realizing she had said too much. Clapping a hand over her mouth, she glanced nervously at Grandpa Clark and James, but they had already caught on.

James’s brow furrowed instantly. "Selina?! Did she cause trouble again?"

Natalia rushed to defend her. "Dad, please don’t blame Sister. She’s just so angry at me. That’s why she told everyone I was entertaining men at the bar last night. She said I’m that kind of woman, and now my classmates and teachers believe her. They think my private life is a mess and that I don’t deserve to stay at City A University. I might as well be dead!"

James’s face darkened, and Grandpa Clark slammed his hand on the table. "Absurd!"

Katie hugged Natalia, both of them sobbing. "How could Selina do this? Natalia’s character is so pure—she knows that better than anyone! Why would she ruin Natalia’s reputation like this? Oh, my poor daughter!"

"Natalia, why don’t we transfer to another school? I know Selina doesn’t like you. If we transfer, we won’t be in her way at City A University anymore. Otherwise, I’ll keep worrying about you..."