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Alistair didn't understand why Rebecca had kept such a major secret from her parents, but he no longer cared. Now that the truth was out, he felt an overwhelming sense of relief.

The moment he stepped out of the building, he spotted a familiar luxury car parked by the curb.

A glance at the license plate confirmed it was the same one Caroline often used.

Does Caroline have business dealings with the Whitfield family?

Just as the thought crossed his mind, the car window rolled down, revealing Caroline-her hair tied in a sleek ponytail, gold-framed glasses perched on her nose-glancing sideways at him. "Get in."

Once inside, Alistair remarked, "What a coincidence."

"This isn't a coincidence."

"You didn't just happen to be passing by."

"Of course not," Caroline replied with a smile. "I came to pick

you up."

Her smile was dazzling, leaving Alistair momentarily dazed. Chapter 25 I'm Serious

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He averted his gaze, flustered. "I could've taken a cab. You're so busy-"

"I'm not that busy right now. Did everything go smoothly?"

"Very smoothly."

"Good. I'm relieved you weren't mistreated."

Alistair was taken aback.

Her expression told him she meant every word.

Is she treating me like a child now?

I'm not Eloise.

Though amused, he couldn't help but feel touched.

No one has cared about me like this since Grandpa passed

away.

"Thank you."

But his gratitude only earned him a frown from Caroline. "Why are you being so formal?"

"We're husband and wife. Family. You don't need to say thank you," she said naturally.

Alistair was once again overwhelmed.

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only been three days since

happen to me, leaving Eloise fatherless

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a grown man, really worth this

off at home before heading

Alistair waved goodbye with a smile, watching her car until

did he realize

a doting housewife waiting

on driving. If you keep sneaking glances, I'll

eyes out."

left her laptop, but that didn't

touched his nose guiltily. "Ms. Ashbourne, you're becoming more tyrannical by the

scoffed, "Scenery? You were practically drilling holes. into him with

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"Was it that

better of him.

He's my

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did you even meet him? How come I didn't

Julian had only been Caroline's assistant for two years, their relationship went beyond employer and employee. Hist other had been the driver for Caroline's

grown up in Ashbourne

like an older

heard his "little sister" suddenly had

"Three days ago."

"What? Three days ago?"

we met. Three

what? He just

Caroline was

and reserved Ms.

side in private.

amusement. "That's right. He's

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are

have a marriage

car over and turned

"You can't park here. If we get a ticket, you're

pocket.

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were nothing compared to the bombshell she'd

and looked

actually snuck out during work hours to pick up her

her chin on her hand, she

"What about Madam Ashbourne-"

her in a

just marry some guy you met three days ago to make her happy. What does Eloise think?

Then he caught himself.

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status and looks, what man wouldn't be head over

would be on his best behavior around her. Of

shot back, "Do you really

be trash?"

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