"Mom! Mom!" Jake called out, half shouting, when he came to his parents' house this afternoon. His face was still covered in anger. His jaw was hardened, and his hands were clenched hard. His forehead was even twitching as he couldn't hold back the emotions that overcame him."Why are you yelling like that?" Delia approached. She was confused, as her son rarely came home if not asked. Usually, he would also come with Emily. However, this time he came alone. She was even more confused when she found out that her son was emotional."Do you know if Uncle Jared is getting married?" Jake immediately asked without preamble. Because he couldn't hold on to that information any longer."What did you say? Getting married? To whom? Everyone even knows that Jared has never been interested in women. Is he going to marry a man?" Delia looked very surprised. This news was so sudden. Jared hadn't even told her about it. If it wasn't for Jake, she would never have known that her brother was getting ma
"Madam, Mr. Madison asked if you would like to eat here or in the dining room." A woman in a maid uniform asked Caroline respectfully. Since the first day she stayed here, all of Jared's servants treated her very well, as if she were already the mistress there. "Where is she? Is she waiting for me to have dinner together?" Caroline asked to be sure. Because if Jared wasn't there, she would rather have dinner in her room. Because she was too lazy to walk through the corridor, then down the stairs, just to enter the dining room. "Sorry, ma'am. Mr. Madison just left for some important business outside; he said he would be back around ten in the evening." Caroline sighed harshly. She was a little disappointed, as she found out from the maid. Jared should have told her that he was going out on important business tonight. She wouldn't have forbidden it because she knew Jared was very busy. However, she wanted to know everything Jared was doing so that she would feel that she was valuab
"Good morning, Uncle." Caroline walked over to Jared, who was waiting for her in the dining chair to have breakfast together.This morning, Caroline looked very healthy; she was even smiling and starting to cheer up like before. Her lips were no longer as pale as before. Her eyes were no longer puffy from crying over her mother's death. Her body is no longer weak from a lack of energy. Now she looked as healthy as ever."It looks like you had a good dream last night. You're very happy this morning." Jared said with an annoyed face. After hearing Caroline call Jake's name in her sleep last night, Jared had become very upset until now. He couldn't hide his annoyance and jealousy. He wanted his name to be called Caroline, not Jake."I dreamt that you came into my room and kissed me last night. That's why I got so excited." Caroline responded."Are you sure it was me who came into your dream, not Jake?" Jared asked as he looked at Caroline very seriously. The look in his eyes showed great
"Madam, Madam Delia would like to see you." One of the maids informed her while Caroline was relaxing with a book in her room.Caroline frowned when she heard Delia's name mentioned. She didn't know why Jake's mother suddenly came to see her. They didn't have an appointment, nor was their relationship that good."She must have wanted to threaten me to cancel my intention to marry Uncle Jared." Caroline muttered. She seemed to be thinking hard now. She must not show her weakness lest she be oppressed by those who are stronger. It was enough that she had been submissive and weak."I'll see her right away; ask her to wait." Caroline gave the order."Yes, ma'am."Caroline stepped into the closet, where there were many new clothes that Jared had bought for her. She chose the most beautiful dress among them. She put on the dress and then put makeup on her face. She looked very different now. The bold make-up that adorns her face gives the impression that she has a firm and hard character. U
"Isn't this too soon?" Caroline asked reluctantly. She was reluctant to refuse but also felt that this was not the right time. Her mother had just been buried two weeks ago; now Jared was asking her for a wedding dress fitting. She was just worried about how people would judge them. What would people say? Their hearts were already dead, having rejoiced after the death of Caroline's parents. At least wait for a few months so it wouldn't become a topic of conversation."Are you going to change your decision to marry me? Are you not sure that I can make you happy, or do you doubt your own decision? Or maybe what Jake said was true—that you just wanted revenge, and now you feel that your game has gone too far and should be stopped?" Jared stared deeply. He was trying to extract the truth from Caroline's eyes.Caroline shook her head. "Why do you always associate our problems with Jake? I think it's you who can't move on from my past. I never talked about him, but you always mention his na
"What is this?" Lenzy couldn't believe the news she had just read. The news about Jared announcing his engagement to Caroline. Jared held a press conference and introduced to the world that Caroline was the only woman he had ever loved and that she would always be in his heart."Isn't Caroline his niece? How can he marry his own niece? It's against the law; it's inbreeding." Lenzy was visibly unhappy. After all, she had been humiliated before after news of their date broke. And Jared made a clarification that put her in a bad light, so people flocked to attack her name on the internet."Is it possible that Caroline lied to me so that I would stop bothering her? No wonder Mr. Madison is always defending her. They're lovers, not uncle and niece. How dare Caroline play me! Who does she think I am?" Lenzy looked very upset when she realized that she had been tricked. She did not think that she would be treated like that.Lenzy squeezed her phone roughly. Her eyes glared fiercely, and her
"Come on, honey, I'm ready." Emily said excitedly. After Jake had repeatedly canceled their date, they were finally going out tonight. It had been a long time since they had a romantic dinner out, as Jake was too busy taking care of Caroline and Jared's problems. Emily hugged Jake's arm tightly, looking at him with excitement because she couldn't wait to leave. "Sorry, Emily..." Jake looked hard to tell if their romantic date tonight was canceled again. Seeing the expression on Jake's face, as well as the sorry words he said, Emily knew that again she had to swallow disappointment. She didn't know what Jake's priorities were now. Because the man always breaks his promises. Emily immediately released her hug on Jake's arm; she put on a sullen face and hurried back to the room. There was a very rough slamming of the bedroom door. A sign that Emily was really angry. Jake sighed harshly; he understood and understood the attitude that Emily showed. Because he realized that lately h
"Oh, so her background is like this? It turns out that her life is bleaker than I imagined." Lenzy commented after she got the report from the man she paid. She received every detail, from the small to the big. So, she had now bagged Caroline's weaknesses. She knew all the ins and outs of the woman. If she wanted revenge, she already knew how. "Lure her out by telling her that you know where her sister is. Then, bring her to me." Lenzy gave the order. She couldn't wait to cuss and beat Caroline. This was because Caroline had destroyed her pride in front of Jared. If Caroline hadn't said that Jared liked her, she wouldn't have been so confident and ended up feeling this embarrassed. "Yes, ma'am." "Don't let anyone know." Lenzy emphasized that she did not want to deal with Jared. Jared would not stay silent if he knew that Caroline was in danger. *** The ringing of her cell phone made Caroline look up from the television screen she was watching. Since living with Jared, she ha
Caroline has a fever after almost drowning with Delia in the lake yesterday. Luckily Jared wasn't home yesterday when she came home soaking wet. So, until today, she had not told her husband anything and considered yesterday's incident an accident. If she had given up hope yesterday, she would have been nothing but a name by now.Jared, who was ready to leave for the office after working from home yesterday, returned to the room to see his wife's sudden fever. The man looked worried and called the doctor to check Caroline's condition.The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the fever after examining Caroline's condition. Because there was important business at the office that could not be left behind, Jared was forced to leave his wife in a sick condition. However, he asked Thalius to stay at home and look after Caroline while he worked.Jared had just arrived at the office when Thalius called and said that Caroline didn't want to eat, even though she had to take medicine to bring
Delia couldn't understand Jared's decision to build a house for Caroline's puppy in front of the red house. She felt it was a waste of money and useless, so she went to Jared to protest."I took the middle ground. Aren't you allergic to dogs in the house? Caroline was sad that Yed had to be left at the daycare every day, so I made a special house for them so they wouldn't have to be separated again."Delia laughed at her brother's silly behavior and said Jared was blind to love. Obviously, Jared didn't care what his sister said because Delia had already openly said that she didn't like Caroline.Delia left her brother's study with an ember in her chest. She was angry that Caroline had made Jared more submissive to his wife than his sister. She began to devise a plan so that Jared would obey her orders like before and no longer follow Caroline's every whim.The process of making a house for Yed took three days. The dog looked comfortable in his spacious new home. Yed's house is also eq
"I'm coming home late, darling. Don't wait for me to get home and go to bed first." The message from Jared made Caroline sad. From the time Donny took his wedding leave to his honeymoon, Jared became busier at the office. Since only Thalius helped him with his work in the office, he often came home late at night. He feels lonely now that Sophia is also someone's wife. Caroline felt bad if she had to interrupt their honeymoon when she needed someone to talk to. Until 11:45 pm, when Jared came home, Caroline still couldn't sleep well. She woke up immediately when she heard the door open. "You're not asleep yet?" asked Jared. "I can't sleep. The house is so quiet, I don't have anyone to talk to," Caroline complained. "How about we make a little friend so you're not lonely anymore, huh?" Caroline smiled embarrassedly, then pinched her husband's belly. "Do you want to take a bath with me?" Jared asked. "No, it's too late." Jared carried his wife's body into the bathroom despite Ca
Sophia and Donny have been very busy preparing for their wedding, which will take place in a few days. Because of Caroline's help, Donny was finally able to get some time off. Jared even allowed Donny to take time off until everything was done. They were so excited that they printed the invitations with Sophia's own design. Although Caroline had already set up a wedding organizer for them, both of them only felt a sense of satisfaction when they took part in the party preparations. Donny and Sophia had also visited a priest and rented a building for the party. They had so much to prepare. Luckily, Caroline came and offered to help. Today, Donny and Sophia will have their wedding dress fitting. Caroline stepped in and accompanied them to a famous boutique. Caroline chose a wedding dress with a slightly open chest. Sophia looked very beautiful in it. "Isn't this too revealing?" asked Sophia. "No, Shopee. You actually look sexy. You have a nice body shape, so it's perfect to wear a d
"Caroline, can I ask you for a favor?" Donny approached Caroline, who was watering her orchid plants."Sure. What can I do?""I want to propose to Sophia. You know our relationship is very serious, right? So I want to ask her to marry me so that nothing can separate us anymore."Hearing Donny's plan, Caroline immediately put down the small bucket of water, then turned to the man who was already considered her biological brother."Are you serious? Then, what can I do for you guys?""What do you say we prepare a surprise? You can help me prepare a surprise for her, right? Where would be a good place?"Caroline looked thoughtful, then snapped her fingers as she came up with a brilliant idea."How about by the lake? We can put tables and chairs there and plan a romantic dinner. So, you can propose to Shopee there.""Good idea. Can I count on you?" asked Donny."Of course you can. I'll arrange it for you!" Caroline was really excited."I'm sorry to trouble you, but Mr. Jared has been very
The news about Corner Family finally died down over time. People seem to have gotten bored and are no longer spreading malicious comments about Delia. Caroline had also forgiven her sister-in-law, even though Delia never apologized directly in front of her.Delia remained confident as she entered the red house area, as if she had never done anything wrong to Caroline. Jared also doesn't really care about his sister; the important thing is that he has cleared his wife's good name.Delia is only afraid when in front of Jared; the rest of the time she still shows a dislike face in front of Caroline. Even so, Caroline continued to be kind to her sister-in-law despite never getting a good response from Delia.If you basically don't like it, no matter what you still don't like it. Although Caroline already considers Delia like her biological sister, Delia still hates Caroline.Since the press conference was held, Donny immediately returned to work as Jared's trusted subordinate with Thalius
Caroline held her husband's hand and asked Jared to calm down and not get angry. Caroline tried to talk to her sister-in-law."I'm not going to ask you to apologize, but I want you to admit it. That's all. I will forgive, even if you don't apologize.""Shut up! I don't want to hear you talk, so don't open your mouth!" said Delia, pointing at Caroline's face.Caroline felt that this meeting would be futile. Delia would still be in denial and feel that she was innocent if Jared did not immediately show the evidence he had collected.Jared and Delia are both stubborn. They have equally high egos, so no one wants to give in.Caroline showed the first piece of evidence. The fake photos and articles that had been circulating for fifteen minutes on social media made Delia's face red. It was a good thing Sophia still had some photos and copies of the articles that had been circulating. Otherwise, they would have lost track because Donny had asked the IT expert to delete all the news that had
"What are you going to do about Mom?" asked Jake as they were on their way home.Not wanting the people they had found to run away, Jared immediately sent his men to pick them all up for safekeeping. The three journalists and the two men who drugged Caroline into unconsciousness were finally detained for the time being. Jared was worried that Delia would help them escape in order to eliminate traces.Jake also helped copy all the CCTV footage so that if anything untoward happened, they could still use the duplicates as evidence."I'm sorry for putting you in this position, Jake. However, I will still hold him responsible for his actions.""Uncle, I apologize for what you did. I know it's wrong, but can I ask a favor? Mom is sick right now. Can you talk to her tomorrow?"Jared held his head, which felt heavy after learning the truth. Delia had really made a big problem. Not only did she destroy Donny and Caroline, but she also subconsciously destroyed Jared's good name. Because of the
"Do you know if Donny and Caroline's photos have been shared on social media before?"Jared showed a confused face because he really didn't know when and where their photos were spread. He trusted Donny so much; he really didn't expect him to stab him in the back like this."What picture?" asked Jared."When Uncle went out of town, photos of Donny hugging Caroline were all over social media platforms. I don't know if they were actually making out while Uncle was away, but I overheard Mom's conversation with someone. She took the photo and asked someone to write an article about them. By the next morning, the photo had really spread, and many articles were written about Caroline's betrayal.""You still have the photo?"Jake shook his head. "Within fifteen minutes, all traces of the photos and articles were deleted. It seems Donny intervened immediately and deleted the news before it spread further. I hate to say it, but I think this case was mom's doing too."Jared felt that Jake had a