Chapter 1194

Meanwhile, at the hotel, Caroline's restlessness had reached its peak. For some reason, every time she closed her eyes, she immediately envisioned the gruesome scene of Kirk's death.

Just as she was tormented to the brink of a nervous breakdown, the phone rang on the table. The sharp and piercing sound almost made her jump out of her skin. She picked it up and saw that it was Thomas.

Caroline didn't have much of an impression of the man who had almost become her father-in-law. She only remembered that he wasn't overly warm or cold toward her. They had rarely spoken to each other.

After much hesitation, Caroline answered the phone. Thomas' hearty laughter came through. "Is this Caroline?"

"Yes, Uncle Thomas. Is there something important for you to call me so late?"

He didn't answer her question but chuckled and said, "It's so hard to get a hold of you."

Caroline was confused. She asked, "Uncle Thomas, what do you mean by that?"

"Do you still not know? Caroline, to prevent us fro