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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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three days since

happen to

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grown man, really worth

dropped Alistair off at home before heading

Alistair waved goodbye with a smile, watching her

then did he

difference between me and a doting housewife waiting for her CEO

keep sneaking glances,

eyes out."

left her laptop, but that

"Ms. Ashbourne, you're becoming more tyrannical by

were practically drilling holes. into him with

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"Was

got the better

told you. He's my husband. Eloise's

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you even meet him? How come

had only been Caroline's assistant for two years, their relationship went beyond employer and

up in Ashbourne

like an older brother to Caroline. So

"little sister" suddenly had a husband, he couldn't stay

"Three days ago."

"What? Three days ago?"

we met. Three

then what? He just

convinced Caroline was messing

aloof and reserved Ms. Ashbourne

side in private.

glinted with amusement. "That's right. He's

I'm Serious legally

are we

a marriage

pulled the car over and turned to

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

pocket.

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nothing compared to the bombshell she'd just dropped. "You

and

Ms. Ashbourne actually snuck out during work hours to pick up

her chin on her

"What about Madam Ashbourne-"

in a

lately, but that's just because she cares. You can't just marry some guy you met three days ago to make her happy. What does Eloise think? What's his character like? Is he patient with

Then he caught himself.

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status and looks, what man wouldn't be

guy would be on his best behavior around her. Of course, he wouldn't show his

"Do you really think the man I chose

be trash?"

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