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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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been three days since we

happen

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worth this much concern over

at home

with a smile, watching her

did he realize something

between me and a doting housewife waiting

If you keep sneaking glances,

eyes out."

never left her laptop, but that didn't stop her from threatening her

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

"Scenery? You were practically drilling holes.

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himself, "Was

got the better of him.

told you. He's my

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joking around," Julian laughed. "When did you even

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

up

Julian was like an older

suddenly had a husband, he

"Three days ago."

"What? Three days ago?"

asked when we met.

He

convinced Caroline was messing

aloof and reserved Ms. Ashbourne

side in private.

glinted with amusement.

25 I'm Serious legally certified

certified are we

have a

pulled the car over and turned to face

can't park here. If we get

pocket. No

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ignored her. A few tickets were nothing compared to the bombshell she'd just dropped. "You

sighed and

actually snuck out during

her hand,

"What about Madam Ashbourne-"

her in a couple of

because she cares. You can't just marry some guy you met three days ago to make

Then he caught himself.

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status and looks, what

his best behavior around

really think the man I chose

be trash?"

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