68. Solution

"Good evening, Uncle. You must be tired. I've asked the servant to prepare dinner a little late so that the food is still warm when you get home. Let's have dinner together; I've been waiting for you." Caroline was all smiles when Jared came home from work this evening.

Caroline had gotten information from Donny at what time Jared would be home, so she asked the maid to prepare dinner at the time when Jared arrived.

Jared was surprised when Caroline greeted him at the door, and he was pleased that she still cared about him. However, he tried hard to act ignorant and unconcerned. He put on a flat, tired face.

"I've already eaten dinner outside, so you eat alone. I want to rest; don't bother me." Jared replied in an unfriendly tone. He left for his room.

"Would you like some hot tea or a massage to ease your fatigue?" Caroline followed. She walked with difficulty because the wound on her leg was getting worse.

Jared noticed that. He stared at Caroline's leg with the corner of his e