Chapter 588 Caroline and Cheryl simply ate in silence. After taking their meals, they bought themselves coffee from one of the coffee shops along the street. The shopkeeper recognized Marietta and couldn’t stop asking to take a picture with her. Although Marietta was a person with a sharp tongue, she was surprisingly very kind to her fans and agreed to the shopkeeper’s request without much hesitation. Hence, Caroline and Cheryl waited for Marietta in the coffee shop. When she was done taking photos with the shopkeeper, Marietta rejoined Caroline and Cheryl. Then, three of them went to a shopping mall nearby to get some clothes for Cheryl. Cheryl paled when they entered one of the stores in the mall. “Caroline, aren’t the clothes here super expensive?” Just by glancing at the clothes on display, she could tell that the clothes in the store would cost her an arm and a leg. It came as a total surprise that the store would lay out a Portian Gulf carpet at its entrance for its customers. Caroline was about to speak when Marietta smiled and said, “Don’t worry about money. I’ll buy the clothes.” “No way. I can’t let you spend on my account.” Cheryl refused her offer. “It was thanks to you that I managed to get a taste of Ciantean food. So it’s only natural that I want to do something for you,” Marietta tried to convince her. “It’s called repaying one’s kindness.” Caroline smiled at her words. “Since Marietta’s put it that way, I should just give you your bonus in the form of cash.” Staring at the two women before her, Cheryl found herself at a loss for words. She was so lucky to have such a good boss like Caroline, who helped her a lot at work and even with her personal affairs. 1/3 +15 BONUS “Caroline-” She started tearing up but was briefly interrupted by Caroline, who looked at her with the eyes of a doting sister. In truth, Caroline had always seen Cheryl as a little sister. “Let’s head in,” she said. Cheryl nodded, and the three of them entered the store. When a staff member came to greet them, Caroline pointed at Cheryl and said, “Find her an outfit fit for a date.” The staff member, who had lots of experience selecting outfits, smiled. “Okay. Don’t worry. Just leave it to me.” With that, she led Cheryl to try on some clothes. Meanwhile, Caroline and Marietta were taken to the lounge to rest. It was elegantly designed, and it reminded Caroline of Cook’s workshop, which looked very similar to this place. Thinking of him reminded her of something particularly important. After the wedding photoshoot, Cook had said that he would send her the photos, but he still hadn’t sent her any photos at all. Maybe he had forgotten about it. […]
Chapter 587 “The big four families?” Caroline pondered out loud. “I don’t know anyone who had been adopted into those families.” Strangely, though, a child would appear out of the blue in some of the families. Then, the families would claim that the child’s parents were their relatives‘ or even say that one of the women in their families had given birth to the child out of town. To put it simply, they wanted to spare themselves the embarrassment of admitting that the child was illegitimate. These children certainly weren’t adopted. After all, the families took bloodlines very seriously. They would never allow an outsider’s blood to taint their bloodlines. “Please help me take note of this then,” said Marietta as she glanced at Caroline. “I’ve only just gotten some news about my daughter.” “Don’t worry,” Caroline told her. “I’ll help you ask around.” “Thank you so much, Carrie.” “No worries. It’s the least I can do.” They chatted some more and soon arrived at the restaurant. It had been a long time since Marietta had been back in Easton. Although she hadn’t eaten any spicy food when she had been abroad, she still managed to handle spicy food pretty well. Caroline and Cheryl found the food so spicy that they downed glass after glass of cold water. On the other hand, Marietta seemed to be enjoying the food as if the spiciness was no big deal. She couldn’t hold back her laughter when she saw Caroline and Cheryl in such a state. “So you two can’t take anything spicy at all.” She chuckled and added, “You don’t have to pick the dishes according to my taste next time.” “We’re fine,” said Caroline, fanning herself. +15 BONUS “Everything’s fine as long as you’re happy.” Marietta smiled at her words. She found that she liked Caroline even more the longer she looked at her. Sometimes, she wished that Caroline was her daughter. She would get this sense of familiarity whenever she saw Caroline. It was as if they had known each other for years. “Oh right!” said Marietta. “Carrie, what do your parents do for a living? You don’t mention them often.” This time, Marietta had returned to find her daughter. She had found out that Caroline was the Evans‘ daughter only after discovering that her daughter might have been adopted by someone from the big four families. Caroline lowered her eyes and said coolly, “I’ve cut ties with them.” “How come?” Marietta asked, her heart breaking a little.
Chapter 586 “I know. I would wait for you,” said Caroline. “I would wait for you until you appear.” “What if I don’t?” asked Kirk. “Then, I’ll continue waiting for you until you do.” Kirk fell silent. After some time, he ruffled her hair and said softly, “Time to sleep.” Taking his hands in hers, she stared right into his eyes. “It seems to me that you’re not satisfied with my answer.” Her gaze made him burn inside, and he said, “If you don’t sleep now, I’ll-” “I was wrong!” Caroline yelped and ducked under the blankets. Kirk chuckled as he watched her wriggle like a caterpillar in a cocoon. Despite the smile that hung on his lips, his eyes had a hint of sorrow in them. As long as the problem of his identity existed, blissful days like this would feel as surreal as a dream. Three days later, Caroline received a call from Marietta, who invited her out for a meal. Naturally, she didn’t hesitate to accept the invitation. Nevertheless, Marietta wasn’t familiar with things in Osbury, so Caroline volunteered to find a restaurant and make a reservation for them. Cheryl couldn’t hide the excitement in her voice when she found out that Caroline was going to see Marietta again. “Caroline, can you get Marietta’s autograph for me?” “Are you her fan?” “Not really. It’s just that she’s the most famous scriptwriter right now,” answered Cheryl. “So I can make others jealous if I can get her autograph.” Caroline nodded. “Have you made up your mind about what you’re going to wear for your date with 1/3 +15 BONUS A blush crept across Cheryl’s cheeks at the question. “Caroline!” She squealed. “Look at you. You’re blushing already,” Caroline teased. You should learn a thing or two from Gwen. That way, you won’t get embarrassed so easily.” That made Cheryl laugh. “Yeah, yeah. Oh right! How are Gwen and Dr. Yates now? I saw them a couple of days ago. I think it was the day after we had a meal together.” Caroline fell silent for a moment before deciding to steer the topic away from Gwen and Sean. You haven’t told me what you’re going to wear on your date with Jack.” “To be honest, I haven’t decided on it yet.” Cheryl stared at her toes. H “Ever since I started working, I’ve always worn a blouse and pants. Even when I had been at school, I had simply worn a T–shirt and jeans.” “How about you come with me when I meet up with Marietta later?” Caroline suggested. “We can relax and take her shopping. At the same time, we can get you some clothes so that you’ll look all pretty for your date.”
+15 BONUS Caroline sat up on the bed. She was simply too happy for Marietta. “That’s wonderful! Where is she?” “I haven’t found her yet.” Marietta sounded a little down. “I only know that a couple from Easton adopted her and that they’re from Osbury. I’ve discussed it with my assistant, and I’ll be flying there tonight.” Caroline checked the time. It should be night–time on Marietta’s side now. “When will your flight land? I can pick you up.” “You don’t have to,” replied Marietta. “I’ll thank you properly once I manage to find my daughter.” Caroline smiled. “Okay. I’ll be waiting for good news.” “That’s all, I guess. I have to make preparations for something else.” “Okay.” Caroline ended the call just in time to see Kirk enter the room with a glass of water. She could sense the jealousy in his voice when he spoke. “Who called you? Why are you so happy? “It was Marietta.” Caroline laughed. “What is it? Are you jealous of a woman?” Kirk froze. He had assumed that Eddy had called her. “Why is she calling you at this hour?” he asked. A smile spread across Caroline’s face. “She said that she had gotten some news about her daughter, who had been abducted years ago. “It turns out that a couple from Easton had adopted her daughter, so Marietta’s coming here to find out more.” Seeing the frown on Kirk’s face, Caroline asked, “What’s wrong? Aren’t you happy for her?” Her question snapped Kirk out of his daze. “I’m happy for her, of course.” +15 BONUS It was just that Marietta knew him Back then, she handed the script for “Daughter of the Sea” over to Collins Group because of him Things would be fine if she managed to find her daughter soon after arriving in Easton. However, if it took a long time, she would certainly contact Caroline frequently. By then… Turning around, Kirk inconspicuously pressed a hand against his forehead when Caroline was focused on downing the glass of water. How had things become so complicated? This just wouldn’t do. He had to settle the issue of his identity as soon as possible. He turned to look at Caroline, who was taking sip after sip from the glass. He couldn’t help but find her simply adorable. However, the longer he stared at her, the more he panicked. “Darling, can I ask you something?” Now that Caroline had finished her glass of water, she wasn’t as parched as before and had regained some strength. “What is it?” “If Eddy isn’t Eddy … I mean, if he hadn’t been a part of the Morrison family …” Now, it was Caroline’s turn to stare at him. This was the first time she had seen Kirk fumbling for words. She found it so amusing that she couldn’t stop herself from laughing. “Do you even realize how funny you sound right now?” Kirk glanced up at the ceiling for a couple of seconds and laughed. “Let me rephrase it. Imagine that what happened between you and Eddy was still the same. If I didn’t exist or hadn’t appeared, and we hadn’t gotten married…” Caroline knitted her eyebrows together, but Kirk had no clue as to why she was frowning. He continued, “But someone from the Morrison family appeared. He loves you a lot, and you love him too. Would you be with him?” “No!” Caroline’s curt reply made his heart drop. +15 BONUS She then added, “Because no matter what happens, and even if you hadn’t appeared, I still want to be with you.” Kirk smiled wryly at her words. He cupped her cheeks and said, “But what if I hadn’t shown up?” Today’s Bonus Offer
Chapter 584 Caroline hooked her arms around Kirk’s waist. “Don’t worry. I’ll always come back. I would come back home even if it rained daggers.” Kirk loosened his arms around her slightly. Staring at her dazzling eyes, he smiled back at her and said, “Let’s go back in.” “Okay,” she replied, letting him carry her into the house. “Kirk.” “Yeah?” “Do you remember things that happened when you were young?” After placing her down on a chair, Kirk knelt and helped her take off her shoes. “When I was young?” He glanced up at her. “How young?” “When you were about five years old.” “Yes, I do.” Caroline’s eyes lit up at his words. “What were you doing at that time?” Remembering how he started following his father around to run business errands, Kirk couldn’t help but laugh. “Nothing special. I went to kindergarten and played with my friends. Sometimes, I would play with my father too.” Propping up her chin in her arm, Caroline said, “I’m so jealous of you… I can’t remember what happened when I was that age. “Don’t you find it strange that I can only remember the things that I did when I was seven or eight years old but not when I was five years old?” “It’s like…” She continued, “It’s like someone sliced through my memories and took away all the ones that I 1/3 Kirk gently massaged her head as he listened to her speak. +15 BONUS “Maybe it’s because your brain was too tiny when you were small, so you couldn’t remember anything that happened before that.” Smiling, Caroline hooked her arms around his neck. “Will you forget me when you turn old and your brain becomes tiny?” “Nope.” Kirk carried her in his arms once again and headed to the bedroom. “How are you so sure about that? There are lots of elderly people who get Alzheimer’s these days. What if-” “There’s no ‘what if‘.” Kirk pressed his lips against hers, his breath fanning her cheeks. “Because my heart remembers you. It has nothing to do with my brain.” Caroline blinked at his words. They were like a feather that was gently and softly caressing her heart. She then hooked one leg around his waist. “Really?” “Yes. Come into my heart if you don’t believe me.” Caroline blushed. “Nonsense!” Despite that, her hand moved along with Kirk’s to lift up his shirt. When her hand was on his chest, where his heart was, he chuckled and leaned over to bite her lips gently. “Can you see it now?” Caroline blushed further, her fingers trembling slightly where she was touching him. “No,” she said. “Well, then, you have to be more serious.” His voice was gruff, and his Adam’s apple moved in time with his speech. Her eyes gradually lost focus, as if she were a fish breaking through the surface of the water. The warmth she felt made her feel like she was water vaporizing into steam, yet she yearned for it. What ensued from the feeling was a time of endless pleasure. 2/3 +15 BONUS When she cooled down much later, she sprawled on the bed, unwilling to move a single muscle. She could feel that her throat was hoarse by now. “Water…” She groaned, and Kirk got up to get her some water. Just then, her phone, which was at the edge of the bed, started to ring. She glanced at the screen to see that the caller was Marietta. Hastily, she answered the call. Marietta’s excited voice came from the other end of the line. “Carrie, you’re truly my lucky mascot! I just got a call from the detective. He had news about my daughter!”
Chapter 583 As the years had passed, Eddy had never doubted that. When he had been 16 years old, Caroline had returned. She had grown up into a graceful and extraordinary young woman, but she seemed to have forgotten every single memory of them. It had infuriated Eddy and also made him even more certain that Layla was the one who had saved him back then. This was the reason he hated Caroline so much. From time to time, he would reminisce about the past, yet Caroline remembered nothing about what had happened. He had asked her about the incident several times before, but she would always shake her head and ask him if something like that had actually happened before. Thinking of that incident now, he glanced back at Caroline. “You were around five years old when I was seven or eight years old. Do you remember anything about us getting kidnapped?” Caroline stared back at him in confusion. He had asked her this same question over and over again. She returned from overseas when she had been 16 years old. It had been her first time meeting him, and he had asked her the same question. Throughout the years she had stayed by his side, he had continued to ask her the same question. And when he did, he would always stare at her piercingly. It was as if she was a traitor. “I’ve told you lots of times that I’ve forgotten most of what happened when I was young.” Caroline herself wasn’t sure why, but she couldn’t remember anything from her past. Perhaps it was just like what Sarah and Dan had explained to her back then. They said that she had been through something horrible, which had caused her memory loss. Apparently, it seemed like she wasn’t willing to recall her childhood memories. Eddy laughed lightly. “Maybe you will understand why I’m so kind to Layla when you remember it. ” That said, he rested the back of his head against the headrest and stared at the road ahead. “We’re 1/3 +15 BONUS Caroline was still in a daze when she heard his words She looked out the window. It took a second for her to realize that she was home. She got out of the car, took a few steps, and turned back. “I really can’t remember what happened. She trailed off, hesitating. If “If you’re willing to tell me about it, I’ll be sure to listen.” Eddy noticed the desperation in her eyes. After a moment of silence, he chuckled and said, ” Perhaps it’s best for you not to remember it.” He turned the steering wheel and drove out of the apartment complex. Caroline watched him leave with her brows furrowed. Then, she turned and headed upstairs. As she entered the elevator, she wondered why her memories from before the age of six were so vague and blurry. However, she could still vividly remember the things that happened when she had been about seven or eight years old. She couldn’t forget how Sarah had taken her to see the doctor every Friday when she was seven. At the time, Sarah had been shocked when Caroline had mentioned that the doctor she was seeing was a psychologist. “You can read?” Sarah asked in disbelief. Caroline had nodded and read aloud the titles that the doctor had held. It had surprised Sarah so much that she had wanted to train Caroline to become a writer. Later on, though, the plan had been put on hold because Sarah had started preparing her to become Eddy’s wife. The elevator doors opened, snapping Caroline back into reality. She stepped out of the elevator and saw Kirk pacing around in front of the door of the house. “Why are you outside?” Raising his eyes to meet Caroline’s, he strode across the corridor toward her and pulled her into his arms. 2/3 Startled, Caroline asked, “What’s wrong?” Instead of answering, he simply hugged her tighter She smiled and started laughing “You were afraid that I wouldn’t come back anymore, right?”
Chapter 582 Eddy sounded so surprised that his tone snapped Caroline out of her daze. She looked at him strangely. “Why are you so surprised? It’s not like this is your first time hearing this.” Eddy froze. “Does she make things difficult for you all the time?” His question made Caroline laugh out loud. “Don’t tell me you don’t know about this. “You know fairly well that she pretended to be sick just so she could get one of my kidneys. I’m not buying it if you tell me that you don’t know about it.” “I asked her to apologize to you for that,” Eddy explained. “She did that because Grandpa forced me to marry you back then-” “Is that a valid reason for her to hurt someone else? So I have the right to kill someone because of something, then?” Caroline stared right into his eyes as she spoke. “I get to explain myself because I lived. If I had died…” Caroline’s gaze turned cold. “You would all think that I deserved it.” “I-” Eddy started but was cut short with a wave of her hand. She didn’t want to listen to him explain himself anymore. “Can I ask you something? Why are you so biased?” Eddy opened his mouth to say something, but his thoughts went back to when he had been seven or eight years old. Jude had taken him and Caroline abroad. Layla, who had still been very young, had thrown a tantrum because she had wanted to go along with them. After setting off, they had headed to Halvia to switch to their connecting flight. Halvia had been in a rather chaotic state at that time. News about the rich and their family members getting abducted or kidnapped had been common there.. So Jude had taken a team of 30 bodyguards with them that day. 1/2 +15 BONUS Caroline glanced strangely at him. He said nothing for quite some time, so she thought she had finally managed to persuade him. Letting out a sigh, she said, “I hope that you won’t talk badly about him in front of me in the future. You don’t know him at all, so you don’t have the right to judge him. “We won’t meet each other anymore, anyway.” Eddy’s heart throbbed at her words, and his mood turned foul. “What now? Are you thinking of leaving Earth then?” His tone was icy. Caroline glanced at him and smiled. “I don’t want Layla to look for me every other day.” Layla had confronted her because Eddy had visited her at the hospital. Surely, Layla would burn Evans Group down if she found out that he had driven Caroline home. It wasn’t that Caroline feared Layla. It was just that she had something more important to handle now. She wanted to turn Evans Group into a more powerful business as soon as possible. She didn’t wish Evans Group to remain a small business. That wasn’t what she’d had in mind when she had taken over the company. She wanted to use the company as a springboard to restore the Evans‘ name to its former glory. That way, Kirk wouldn’t have to work under Eddy’s second uncle anymore or do anything against his will. Like getting registered on his behalf. “Layla gave you trouble?” 2/2 +15 BONUS Chapter 582 Eddy sounded so surprised that his tone snapped Caroline out of her daze. She looked at him strangely “Why are you so surprised? It’s not like this is your first time hearing this” Eddy froze. “Does she make things difficult for you all the time?” His question made Caroline laugh out loud. “Don’t tell me you don’t know about this. “You know fairly well that she pretended to be sick just so she could get one of my kidneys. I’m not buying it if you tell me that you don’t know about it.” “I asked her to apologize to you for that,” Eddy explained. “She did that because Grandpa forced me to marry you back then-” “Is that a valid reason for her to hurt someone else? So I have the right to kill someone because of something, then?” Caroline stared right into his eyes as she spoke. “I get to explain myself because I lived. If I had died…‘ Caroline’s gaze turned cold. “You would all think that I deserved it.” “I-” Eddy started but was cut short with a wave of her hand. She didn’t want to listen to him explain himself anymore. “Can I ask you something? Why are you so biased?” Eddy opened his mouth to say something, but his thoughts went back to when he had been seven or eight years old. Jude had taken him and Caroline abroad. Layla, who had still been very young, had thrown a tantrum because she had wanted to go along with them. After setting off, they had headed to Halvia to switch to their connecting flight. Halvia had been in a rather chaotic state at that time. News about the rich and their family members getting abducted or kidnapped had been common there. So Jude had taken a team of 30 bodyguards with them that day. 1/3 +15 BONUS Despite Jude’s efforts, Eddy, Caroline, and Layla had been kidnapped amidst the chaos. At a tender age, the three of them had suffered the torment of being beaten every day and having nothing to eat at all. The torture had lasted for about a week until they had met a kind–hearted robber who couldn’t bear to see them getting tortured anymore. After the man had secretly let them go, the three of them had run a long way. They had finally found a small shop, where Eddy had begged the shopkeeper to lend them his phone. After making the call, they had stayed in the shop and waited for help. Eddy could still vividly remember how the shop had been engulfed in darkness. They had had to switch on the lights just to see something. There had been a simple kitchen near the entrance of the shop. Besides a couple of kitchenwares, there had only been a gas tank for cooking. That had been their first time seeing a gas tank. They became less afraid after they had waited for more than an hour. They watched the shopkeeper cook, their eyes wide with surprise. However, just when the atmosphere had turned slightly pleasant, the sound of cars honking had pierced the air, followed by the ear–splitting noise of guns being fired. The shopkeeper had collapsed, and sudden bursts of flames had come out of nowhere, frightening the three children. Soon, flames had surrounded them. They had glanced around, helpless. Although Eddy was the eldest among them, he had been so terrified that he had wet his pants. His legs had turned to jelly, and he hadn’t been able to move a single muscle. Just then, a pair of small yet strong hands had shoved him away. The next thing he knew, he had heard a sharp cry from somewhere. He couldn’t remember anything else that happened afterward. He had forgotten all about it. He had met Layla again after a week. She, too, had been hospitalized, and she had had varying degrees of burns on her body. Fortunately, she had recovered just fine. On the other hand, Caroline had been taken abroad by her parents. Jude had told them that the kidnapping had affected her psychological state too much. She had needed to get treatment 2/3 +15 BONUS Eddy hadn’t cared about that. He had merely wanted to know who had saved him. So he asked Jude, “Grandpa, is Caroline hurt?” “Carol’s parents didn’t inform me of her condition. She probably wasn’t hurt.” Ever since then, Eddy had been sure that Layla was the one who had saved him. Today’s Bonus Offer
Chapter 581 Both Caroline and Eddy fell silent. None of them took the initiative to speak in the car. To be honest, she found the silence rather pleasant. Unfortunately for her, Eddy chose to break the silence by saying, “Don’t take what Grandpa said to heart.” Confused, Caroline turned to look at him. “What are you talking about?” Eddy knitted his brows and said, “When he said he wanted you and your husband to live a good life together.” Straightening her back, she told him, “Are you going to tell me to get a divorce then? Who are you to say those words? How I live my life is none of your business!” Eddy opened his mouth to retort, but in the end, all he could say was, “He’s not the one for you.” “How is he not the one for me?” Caroline snapped. She could turn a blind eye if they were talking about something else, but not when it concerned Kirk. “I don’t believe there’s any man who’s more deserving of me than him,” she said. “Have you heard of soulmates before? He’s my soulmate. All he needs is just a glance to know what I’m thinking.” Eddy exhaled slowly, but the weight on his heart didn’t diminish. It only served to trouble him more. He recalled the day he had spoken to Kirk. Kirk said that Eddy yearned for Caroline simply because he couldn’t have her. Still, hearing her compliment her husband made Eddy feel uneasy. Eddy didn’t want her to continue praising that man. Instead, he wanted to be the person she spoke about. His grip on the steering wheel loosened when he realized what he was hoping for. Did he just think of becoming her husband? No, no, no! That definitely wasn’t what he was thinking. However, even after he had calmed down, the same thought still occupied his mind. He took a 1/2 +15 BONUS Caroline glanced strangely at him. He said nothing for quite some time, so she thought she had finally managed to persuade him. Letting out a sigh, she said, “I hope that you won’t talk badly about him in front of me in the future. You don’t know him at all, so you don’t have the right to judge him. “We won’t meet each other anymore, anyway.” Eddy’s heart throbbed at her words, and his mood turned foul. “What now? Are you thinking of leaving Earth then?” His tone was icy. Caroline glanced at him and smiled. “I don’t want Layla to look for me every other day.” Layla had confronted her because Eddy had visited her at the hospital. Surely, Layla would burn Evans Group down if she found out that he had driven Caroline home. It wasn’t that Caroline feared Layla. It was just that she had something more important to handle now. She wanted to turn Evans Group into a more powerful business as soon as possible. She didn’t wish Evans Group to remain a small business. That wasn’t what she’d had in mind when she had taken over the company. She wanted to use the company as a springboard to restore the Evans‘ name to its former glory. That way, Kirk wouldn’t have to work under Eddy’s second uncle anymore or do anything against his will. Like getting registered on his behalf. “Layla gave you trouble?” Today’s Bonus Offer GET IT NOW
Chapter 580 Eddy looked at Jude sadly. “Grandpa, are you-” Jude saniled and said to Eddy, “Eddy, I was wrong for constantly pressuring you to marry Caroline. It ruined the relationship between the two of you. “I’ve thought about things recently, and I shouldn’t have interfered with your relationship. Don’t worry. I’ll agree to whoever you want to marry from now on.” After a pause, Jude continued, “By the way, weren’t you considering getting married to Layla? I’ve thought about it too. You’re already a grownup, so it’s time to start a family.” Eddy’s spoon fell to the ground. He quickly bent down to pick it up. After a long while, he raised his head from under the table and asked in disbelief, “Ahem. Grandpa, are you for real?” Jude said with a smile, “Of course.” Eddy coughed more violently. Jude pretended not to notice anything and asked, “What’s wrong, Eddy? Are you that happy? I was wrong before. I promise I won’t make the same mistake again.” Eddy coughed even more. He couldn’t say anything at all. Then, he went on with his meal, feeling depressed. After dinner, Caroline helped clean up. Afterward, she said, “I’ll be heading home, Grandpa.” were “Okay.” Jude stood up and said, “If it were before, I would’ve asked Eddy to take you home. But now, I won’t make him do that anymore. “I’ll ask the driver to do it instead. Carrie, I’m not being inhospitable, am I?” His question amused Caroline. She said merrily, “Of course not.” As long as Jude wasn’t forcing her and Eddy to be together anymore, she would be happy even if she had to walk home alone. Eddy interjected coldly, “Grandpa, I’ll take her home.” Jude looked at Eddy with a raised brow. He said, “You don’t have to force yourself, Eddy.” 1/2 +15 BONUS Caroline didn’t want Eddy to send her home. “He’s right, Mr. Eddy. I can just go home by myself. “Don-” Eddy held back his anger in front of Jude and didn’t finish his sentence. Instead, he took his keys and spat, “Let’s go!” Caroline glanced at him and then at Jude. Jude smiled and looked at Caroline helplessly. Caroline had no choice but to follow Eddy. After Eddy and Caroline left, Simon couldn’t wait to speak up. “Sir, you’ve made a good move. Last time, Mr. Eddy used to be more resistant to your methods, but now he’s more willing to do it.” Jude scoffed. “That fool clearly likes Caroline, but he keeps insisting that he doesn’t. If he doesn’t realize his feelings, he’ll suffer for it eventually.” Simon said with a smile, “It definitely isn’t too late for him. But, sir, there’s still something I don’t understand. Will you enlighten me?” “Go ahead.” “Do you want to meet Caroline’s husband because you still suspect Mr. Kirk? In that case, why not just use his photo or another way to validate your suspicions? “There’s no need to go through this much trouble to meet him in person.”
Chapter 579 After a long while, Kirk replied, “All right. I’ll check my schedule, and I’ll let you know when I’m free.” “Okay,” Caroline replied with a smile emoji. “I’ll be having my dinner now. Make sure you have an early dinner, too.” Kirk replied, “Okay.” However, his eyes were still fixed on Caroline’s previous messages. That old man insisted on confirming things with his own eyes. He would only give up after seeing that Caroline’s husband wasn’t him. If Kirk didn’t meet up with Jude, that old man would definitely get to the bottom of things. But if he did, his identity would be exposed. Perhaps he could confess the truth to Caroline before meeting Jude. However, if he did that…. Kirk’s mind was in a mess. He narrowed his eyes. He tapped his fingers on the table, his gaze becoming darker and darker. Meanwhile, Jude ignored Eddy throughout the entire dinner and only talked with Caroline. “You should eat more of this, Carrie. You’ve lost a lot of weight. You must ask your husband to make more sumptuous meals at home. Okay?” 1 “I got it, Grandpa. You’ve told me this many times.” “Really?” Jude picked up his spoon. He mused, “Oh, look at me. This is what happens when you get old. I hope you don’t mind my forgetfulness.” Caroline said with a smile, “Of course not, Grandpa. You simply care about us young people. We totally understand.” Eddy thought Caroline’s words would prompt Jude to talk him up. 1/3 415 BONUS However, Jude didn’t do that but said with a smile, “That’s good. When I meet your husband, I’d better tell him more about how to care for you. I hope he doesn’t find that annoying.” “He won’t, He’s a pretty patient guy.” Caroline’s words made Jude feel much better. “Is your husband that patient?” Kirk didn’t seem like a patient guy. Everyone feared him. At the thought of this, Jude’s suspicions of Kirk diminished slightly. “Yeah. Not only is he patient, but he can also cook.” Her compliments made Jude raise his eyebrows in surprise. “He can cook as well?” In that case, there was no way her husband was Kirk! “That’s right! If you want to try his cooking, feel free to visit us.” “All right, no problem!” Eddy frowned when he saw them talk. ” Jude’s expression was joyful when he spoke of Caroline’s husband. Had he changed his mind and started to support Caroline’s marriage? At the thought of this, Eddy panicked and interrupted them. “Grandpa, you’ve always taught us not to talk during our meals. You should eat first before continuing your chat.” Jude said unhappily, “Carrie finally has the chance to visit me after so long. Is it so bad that I just chat with her?” “That’s not what I mean.” Eddy didn’t want to hear Jude and Caroline talk about her husband and sing praises for him. “You can still do that after dinner.” Jude noticed that Eddy was jealous, and he immediately said with a smile, “You’re right. But I still want to say one thing. Caroline, it’s a good thing you married someone else.” Jude’s words startled both Caroline and Eddy. Caroline was happy. She hadn’t expected Jude to finally give up his obsession with getting her and Eddy together.
