"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.
However, Caroline really didn't want to divorce Kirk. It had taken so much for them to get to this point. Plus, after meeting Marietta, Caroline was slowly trying to welcome the role of mother. Now, everything was progressing to a good place."Carrie, can you really not fulfill this last wish of mine?"Jude raised his weathered hand and grasped Caroline's hand. "Carrie, this is my only wish. If you don't fulfill it, I can't leave with my mind at ease. Only by handing Eddy to you can I feel at ease. Let me go in peace."Caroline looked speechlessly into Jude's eyes, feeling hurt and torn. Jude's pleading voice resounded in her ear. "Grandpa, don't … don't force me. Don't force me. Ah!"Caroline was screaming as she sprang up into a sitting position. She instinctively looked for Kirk's familiar, warm hug. However, she found no one there.As she sniffed, Caroline's rationality slowly came back to her. With that, she realized that she was still in Morrison Manor, not in her own
"Alright, then I'll leave now. Have a good rest." Eddy only turned to leave after a moment of hesitation.Once the door closed, Caroline couldn't take it anymore. She collapsed into bed. She really missed Kirk. She really wanted to be in his arms.Picking up her phone, Caroline checked the time on the screen. In the end, she didn't dial Kirk's number.Laying in bed, she closed her eyes. Once again, she recalled what Jude had said to her in her dream. That night was destined to be a sleepless one.When she woke up the next day, Caroline's head felt heavy and dizzy.However, there were a lot of things still waiting for her to settle. Thus, she had to force herself to get into the spirit."Did you have a bad night last night?" Eddy hesitantly brought a cup of coffee over.Caroline looked up. After some thought, she accepted the cup. "Why don't I take over?" Eddy felt his heart ache for Caroline at the sight of her this way.But Caroline said, "No need. Drinking this coffee wil