Chapter 10 I Want to Set You Up with My Son

Caroline didn’t mind getting out. She was glad to leave the car.

She pushed the car door open, stepped out, and slammed it shut with a loud thud.

The driver hesitated before nervously asking, “Mr. Davil, should we do something about Mrs. Ellison?”

“Leave her alone!” David snapped.

Pulling at his tie, he leaned back against the seat, his expression unreadable but filled with tension.

Earlier, in the private lounge at the Brooks residence, David had confronted Matthew, demanding to know the identity of the woman from that night.

But Matthew’s hesitance and unwillingness were obvious, clearly reluctant to provide answers.

David chose not to press him further; understanding the sensitivity of the situation, he had held back. He knew the matter involved the woman’s reputation, and she had inadvertently been caught up in the chaos while helping him. He gave Matthew space to think it over.

Still, deep down, he was nearly certain it had to be Elizabeth.

He didn’t like her, not even a little. In fact, he almost despised her.

Yet, despite his feelings, if Elizabeth was the woman involved, he wasn’t about to let Caroline bully her, not on his watch.

to the rearview mirror, he caught Caroline in the act of throwing a rock

How childish.

as the car sped away, leaving her coughing

had no manners, no grace, just a cold, stiff–faced tyrant! He’s nothing but a

thinking for a moment, she decided to hop

it a habit

deep connection with the kids

soon as she saw her, her

now,” Caroline replied, keeping her tone light. She avoided mentioning her marriage; it didn’t feel relevant when she was already

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were tied up with dating or that you’d finally found a boyfriend,” Ms. Harper teased gently. “You’re at the perfect age for it.” Ms. Harper said playfully

on your mind, Ms.

leaned closer with a sly grin. “I want to set you

moment, unsure how to respond. But I’m already married… This

this for a long time, but I held off because, back then, my son’s situation wasn’t ideal. I didn’t want you to settle for less. You’re such a

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