Chapter 8

CAROLINE'S POV

"Let's go," I said to Miguel as we left Daddy's office. "We're going to the mall. I'll buy clothes to wear later and a gift for Avery."

We entered the elevator together. I glanced at him and noticed his unusual silence. I found it strange because he was quite talkative earlier. He looked down, repeatedly checking his watch.

Until we reached the mall. He's busy texting on his phone, unable to take his eyes off the screen. He followed me as I browsed for clothes to wear at Avery's birthday later.

"Do you have somewhere else to go after this?" He suddenly asked as I stepped out of the dressing room.

"The salon? Why?" I asked him, placing the dress in the cart after trying it on.

"I have somewhere to go later. I already informed your Daddy this morning."

"Who will drive me later if you're not around? You're my bodyguard, remember? Daddy also doesn't allow me to drive a car."

"I already talked to Mr. Berto. He can escort you later, Ma'am."

His phone rang. He quickl