Chapter 25 You Deserve It, Don’t You?

Under Evan’s watchful gaze, Caroline struggled with conflicting emotions.

She couldn’t bring herself to ask Evan for an advance payment using her mother and child as a

pretext. She felt responsible for her mother’s care and she wanted to keep the child, so it didn’t

seem right to ask for money from someone else.

Furthermore, she couldn’t guarantee that Evan wouldn’t become suspicious.

As a result, she made a feeble excuse. “I suddenly forgot what I wanted to say. I’ll let you know

when I remember. Then, she hurriedly left the study.

Sensing something was not right with Caroline, Evan furrowed his brow and decided to call

Reuben

The following day, when Caroline woke up, she received a notification on her phone informing her

that she had received 280,000 dollars. Additionally, she received a message from Reuben that said

[Ms. Shenton, Mr. Jordan has given you a house. The address is…]

Stunned, she was at a loss for words. She hadn’t mentioned anything about it, yet Evan had given

her money and a house. Immediately, she got out of bed and coincidentally bumped into Evan as

he emerged from his bedroom.

Evan interjected, “Pack your

this afternoon.”

she had intended to say were shelved. “How

long. If you want to see your mother before then, I’ll have Reuben drive you there.” Evan’s eyes grew distant as he spoke. “But don’t attempt anything foolish.”

actually planned to visit the

needed to obtain some documents

those thoughts, she whispered, “The money and the

it, don’t you?” Evan’s words left Caroline at a loss

did his statement leave her feeling unsettled?

Caroline hurried to the hospital

an excuse about feeling unwell

gynecology department.

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two–hour wait, she obtained the necessary documents and underwent a prenatal ultrasound, receiving reassurance about the baby’s health, However, she was advised not to exert

tablets.

bottles of medicine were labeled with images

arouse any suspicion, she decided to

at one o’clock in the afternoon. As she arrived

she heard the sound of Daniella’s laughter. Unexpectedly, Evan had brought Daniella

emotions, she entered

her surprise, Paige, her best friend, was

was looking disdainfully at

at the door, Daniella turned

are. Come and sit. Paige chipped in with joy, patting the seat beside her.

and made her way over to sit beside Paige.

Caroline had completely ignored her, Daniella expressed disappointment.

doesn’t like

she couldn’t help but

her attention to Caroline. “Why haven’t you been coming to

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