Chapter 182 It's Great That You Don't Mind It

Scott was taken aback and asked, "What do you mean?"

Caroline steeled herself and explained, "We can start being together after Grayson's birthday!"

Scott was astonished, his lips trembling as he questioned, "Could you repeat that?"

Caroline nervously took a sip of water. "You understand what I'm saying. Maybe it's not exactly fair to you—"

"This isn't about fairness," Scott swiftly interrupted, his smile growing wider.

His clear eyes began to well up with tears. "I've waited nearly six years to hear these words from you."

Caroline felt a sense of relief and said with a smile, "I'm glad you're okay with it."

"I've always been okay with it! I know you have things to sort out. I'll patiently wait for the day when I can take care of you and your children," Scott said in a reassuring tone.

Caroline blushed. "Haven't you been taking care of us all this time?"

"It's different," Scott said smilingly.

*

Scott and Caroline visited Lily at the hospital after dinner, just before she r