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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

might happen to me,

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really worth this much

off at home before heading to

at the curb, Alistair waved goodbye with a smile, watching

he realize something

a doting housewife waiting for her CEO husband to

If you keep sneaking glances, I'll gouge

eyes out."

her laptop, but that didn't stop her

you're becoming more tyrannical by the day. Can't

"Scenery? You were practically drilling

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"Was it that

got the better of

already told you. He's

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Julian laughed. "When did you even meet him?

their relationship went beyond employer and employee. Hist other had

grown up in

trustworthy, Julian was like an older brother to Caroline.

his "little sister" suddenly had a husband, he

"Three days ago."

"What? Three days ago?"

we met.

He just became

convinced Caroline was messing

reserved Ms.

side in private.

amusement. "That's right. He's

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certified are

have a marriage

car over and turned

his gaze. "You can't park here. If we get a

of pocket.

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nothing compared to the bombshell

sighed and

snuck out during work hours

on her

"What about Madam Ashbourne-"

tell her in a

three days ago to make her

Then he caught himself.

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what man wouldn't be

would be on his best behavior

shot back, "Do you really think the man

be trash?"

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