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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

happen to me, leaving Eloise

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worth this much concern

off at home

goodbye with a smile, watching her

he realize something

doting housewife waiting for

you keep sneaking glances, I'll gouge

eyes out."

left her laptop, but that didn't stop her from

touched his nose guiltily. "Ms. Ashbourne, you're becoming more tyrannical by the day. Can't I even look at the

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

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defended himself, "Was

the better of him. "Who

already told you. He's my

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around," Julian laughed. "When did you

two years, their relationship went beyond employer and employee.

up

trustworthy, Julian was like an older brother to Caroline.

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

"Three days ago."

"What? Three days ago?"

asked when we met.

then what? He just became

convinced Caroline was messing with

and reserved Ms. Ashbourne occasionally

side in private.

amusement. "That's right. He's

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certified are we

a

pulled the car over and

can't park here. If

pocket. No

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

sighed and

out during work hours to pick up her

chin on her

"What about Madam Ashbourne-"

tell her in a

just because she cares. You can't just marry some guy you met three days ago to make her happy. What does Eloise

Then he caught himself.

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Caroline's status and looks, what

be on his best behavior around her.

really think the man

be trash?"

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