Chapter 515 An Arranged Marriage

Caroline responded with a simple “Okay.”

Worried about her sudden chest pain, Caroline decided to have a checkup at the hospital.

After receiving the restaurant’s address via text from Paige, Caroline swiftly grabbed her bag and left

work.

Ten minutes later, she joined Paige at Table One and sat in a private room.

Paige sat beside Caroline and eagerly extended her hand. “Look, Carol!”

Caroline raised her head and noticed the ring on Paige’s middle finger. She asked, “Alex bought you a

ring?”

Paige smiled warmly. “Yes, he wants to bind me to him. He’s quite the romantic.”

Caroline sighed playfully. “Looks like I’ll need to prepare a big wedding gift for you.”

Paige affectionately held Caroline’s arm and said, “Honestly, I’d appreciate anything as long as you’re with

me.”

Then, her phone rang. Paige retrieved it from her bag and frowned upon seeing an unfamiliar number.

Caroline leaned in and asked, “What’s wrong?”

replied, “It’s an unknown number.”

on speaker, saying,

“You must

exchanged puzzled glances.

Paige confirmed. “May I

am Rebecca Gomez, Alex’s mother. Do you have time?”

was stunned. “Hello, Ms. Gomez. Yes, I’m available. Let me treat you to a

choose a restaurant,”

about Table One near MK, room

I’ll be there shortly,” Rebecca said before ending the

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to Caroline. “Carol, why does Alex’s mother suddenly want

helplessly. “Stay calm.

calm. Did Alex tell his mother about me? Is that why she wants to meet me out of the blue?”

“Maybe you should try calling

him now,” Paige said and dialed Alex’s number, but he didn’t answer

wait.

grew increasingly worried. “Why isn’t he picking

tried to reassure Paige. “Maybe he’s busy. Why don’t you

and

later, a dignified middle–aged woman entered their private room. She was dressed plainly but elegantly.

ready to greet her, but

with long, straight

she quietly pulled the

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