That was to say that Eddy only treated Layla well because he had remembered things wrongly. And once he realized …Layla didn't even dare to keep thinking about it. She calmed her rapid breathing and looked at Eddy. At this point, there was no way she could admit the truth.She pressed her fingers to her eyes. "So you mean that you've only ever been nice to me because I saved you back then?"Eddy didn't want to keep hiding it any longer. "That's right," he said.Layla cried even harder now. "I understand. Then, I wish you two all happiness together."As she spoke, she turned to leave.Eddy hurriedly called out to stop her. "Hold on. Layla, where are you going?""Since you don't like me, why do you care?"Layla sniffed. "There's no meaning to my life anymore … It's better that I just die!"Upon hearing that Layla wanted to die, Eddy hopped out of bed in a rush to pull her to a stop."Do you know what you're talking about?"Layla used all her might to struggle against Eddy's h
Caroline woke up early the next day. She wanted to get out of bed, but Kirk was holding her tightly by the waist, rendering her unable to move. However, her attempts woke Kirk up."Why are you up so early?" Kirk opened his bleary eyes."Have you forgotten? I have to head to Morrison Manor today."Kirk's grip tightened further instinctively. "Yes, I remember. But there's no need to rush. It's just past 6:00 am now. Sleep some more."As he said this, he threw his leg over Caroline's.Caroline didn't know if she wanted to laugh or cry. "Do you not want me to head over?""No." Kirk buried his head in Caroline's neck and rubbed against her like a mischievous cat.This made Caroline's heart melt into a puddle."Alright, I'll spend a bit more time with you then."Kirk smiled, but Caroline didn't see it. All she could feel was how the breath at her neck was becoming more heated.His hands were traveling up from her waist.Caroline giggled and said, "Kirk Morrison, can you behave?
"Ms. Evans."Caroline answered, "I heard that Eddy's been admitted to the hospital. What happened?"Simon regarded Caroline's expression. It didn't seem fake. He asked inquiringly, "Don't you know, miss?"Caroline found Simon's question quite interesting. "Should I know about it?""Ah, that's not what I meant. It's just that the news of Mr. Eddy's hospitalization has been spread far and wide. I just find it curious that you don't know about it, Ms. Evans."Caroline replied, "Maybe it's because I've been so sad since Grandpa passed away a few days ago. That's why I haven't been paying attention to it."Simon looked at Caroline and found himself at a loss for words for a moment. He had encountered a lot of people in his life, and Caroline was someone he had watched grow up. Thus, he considered himself someone who knew Caroline very well. She wasn't someone who would lie.That meant that she really had no clue about what had happened that night.Simon wanted to keep asking furth
Caroline stared at Eddy's face. "The injury on your face …"Why did it look exactly the same as the one on Kirk's face? It wasn't the size of the injury that was the same, but rather the shape. Could it be because they had both been punched?Come to think of it, it was simply too much of a coincidence that both Kirk and Eddy had been beaten up at the same time."W-What is it?"Eddy really couldn't handle having Caroline come so close to him all of a sudden.In the past, he had always viewed her through tinted lenses, which was why he had always looked down on her. Even though she had charmed him a few times after that, he had never been impacted as hard as he was now.Caroline had such pretty eyes. They were so clear, like a well of water. Her features weren't the brutal kind of stunning. They were soft and held the power to comfort someone.The more he looked at her, Eddy actually felt that her beauty was out of this world. It was impossible for him to shift his gaze.Caroli
"That's right." Eddy was suddenly filled with guilt. "I'm sorry. I've done nothing while I was in the hospital these past few days."Caroline looked at Eddy in astonishment."What's wrong?""It's nothing. I'm just surprised you know how to apologize. It's startling." After saying this, Caroline asked, "By the way, is your second uncle coming for the funeral?"Eddy stayed silent.Caroline found this reaction very strange. "Is he not coming?"That wasn't right. It was a huge thing that Jude had passed away. How could that man not even show up?"No, that's not it. He said he hasn't confirmed it yet."Caroline said, "No matter how busy he is, he has to attend this event. It's a very important one!"Feeling frustrated, Eddy stood up. "You don't get it. We … Our relationship isn't as simple as you think."Caroline blinked. She really didn't understand it. However, Jude's death was really a big deal. No matter what, Eddy's second uncle should still attend the funeral."Actually,
Caroline only answered the call once she got outside. "Have you gotten home?""Yes."Caroline stole a glance behind her. "I just got here.""Darling.""Yes?""I miss you."In response, Caroline blushed. "I'll be home very soon.""Remember that you said that." Kirk's voice suddenly became stern. "You can't go back on your word."Exasperated, Caroline didn't know if she should laugh or cry. "What's going on with you? Why are you making it sound like I won't go home after coming here?"Kirk replied, "I'm afraid …""What are you afraid of?" Caroline didn't get it. Also, this was the first time she heard Kirk say he was scared, wasn't it?On the other end of the line, Kirk was silent for a while. Then, he laughed a bit as he said, "Darling, you know the way back, right?""Of course I do."The smile on Caroline's face faltered. She felt like Kirk knew something."Don't worry. I'll go home as soon as I finish things up here, because I miss you too."Kirk didn't give any respons
"Mr. Zellen, do you know something about this?"Simon quickly avoided Eddy's gaze. "I … don't know.""You must know something!" Eddy clamped his hand on Simon's. "Hurry up and tell me!"Simon was helpless. "Mr. Eddy, I … really don't know anything. Maybe he just has the same name?""The same name?""That's right." Realizing that Eddy was loosening his grip, Simon continued, "Mr. Eddy's, I think you should focus on handling Mr. Morrison Senior's funeral. "There's nothing more important than making sure he has a smooth send-off."With that, Eddy was completely convinced. "Once Grandpa's funeral has been settled, I'll go and ask her about it."Simon wanted to speak but couldn't manage to. After some thought, he reminded Eddy, "Mr. Eddy, there are some things that are … better not known.""Why?" Eddy shot Simon a strange look. "Even if Caroline knows Uncle Kirk, that's … nothing much."Although he said this, his heart was beating like a drum. He had the feeling that somethin
Caroline was still angry as she walked off. She really felt that there was something wrong with Eddy. In the past, when she had wanted to marry him, he had been so reluctant. Now that she had gotten over him, he was the one who made it seem like he wanted to marry no one else but her. If it was because of Jude's dying wish, then he really didn't need to do that. After all, there was no way she was going to divorce Kirk.After calming herself down, Caroline went off to deal with other matters. Until dinnertime, she managed to avoid seeing Eddy. When she got some free time, she gave Simon a heads-up before going upstairs for some rest.Once she got upstairs, Caroline went to a guest room. Opening the door, a familiar feeling overtook her.Before she and Eddy had broken things off, she had occasionally stayed here. She didn't expect that, after so long not coming here, the room would still be maintained in the same way. It was as if the person who stayed there had never left.