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Her father had always been a man of swift action–once he said he’d silence Caroline, he surely had a way to
do it.
Meanwhile, Caroline was in the kitchen, packing up in a hurry. But despite the rush, she never actually planned to show that video to Linden.
She knew someone like him–who’d spent most of his life surrounded by women–wouldn’t be shocked by a mere hug on camera.
Besides, from the looks of it, Helen and that mystery man had only just begun their entanglement. They were in the honeymoon phase, all lovey–dovey. There’d be more.
And when there was, wouldn’t it be better for Linden to see it with his own eyes?
But what she hadn’t expected was that while she was trying to stay out of trouble, trouble came knocking anyway.
That night, freshly showered and curled up in bed with her phone, Caroline was caught off guard by an incoming call.
It was Edwin. She frowned slightly, unsure if he was calling about the company or about Helen.
After a short hesitation, she answered.
Edwin’s voice was calm, almost casual. “Caroline, tomorrow’s Saturday. Come home in the morning. Let’s all have lunch together–as a family.”
Caroline let out a mocking smile. “You must’ve forgotten your own words. You were the one who said I wasn’t part of the family. If that’s true, how could we possibly still be a family?”
She didn’t know what prompted Edwin’s sudden change in tone, but she was sure it wasn’t just about a family meal.
Edwin clearly heard the sarcasm. He gave a low grunt, clearly irritated. “We’re siblings. What kind of siblings hold grudges overnight? I think it’s time we had a proper talk. Let’s do it tomorrow.”
Caroline’s tone was cool. “You’re right–siblings shouldn’t hold grudges. But we’re not siblings. So there’s nothing to talk about.”
If she followed his lead and obediently went back, all she’d find waiting for her was resentment–and maybe a trap or two.
Edwin, who had been trying so hard to keep his composure, began to lose it. The anger was burning hotter
in his heart.
He gritted his teeth and asked, “Do you have to be this difficult?”
“I’m not being difficult. I’m just stating the facts.” Caroline paused, then added, “And you can stop playing your little games. I’m not the same girl you used to push around.”
“What little games? When have I ever pushed you around?” Edwin was practically growling now. “Everything
I’ve done has been for your own good. You’re just too blind to see it! I’ll say this one last time-he there
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His voice was sharp and oppressive, but Caroline remained unmoved. “I heard you. But I’m. coming.”
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busy. I won’t be
The phone went quiet for a few seconds. When Edwin didn’t respond, Caroline said, “I’m about to head to bed. If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging-”
Before she could finish her sentence, Edwin’s urgent voice suddenly cusher off.
“Actually, I found the bracelet Mom gave you. I was going to give it to you tomorrow. But if you don’t want it, fine. I’ll just pawn it.”
Caroline froze at this.
That bracelet. Her mother had given it to her while she was still alive.
It was a family heirloom, passed down for generations. Valuable–not just in price, but in meaning.
After her mother died, the bracelet had vanished.
Caroline had turned her whole room upside down searching for it. Days passed, and nothing.
It was the only keepsake her mother left behind–and she lost it.
Even now, she still felt the sting of guilt whenever she thought about it.
And now, after all these years, it had resurfaced?
Shaking off the memories clouding her mind, Caroline asked warily, “You really found it? Or are you lying to me?”
“Of course I found it,” Edwin replied. “I even sent you a photo just now. It’s yours, and you’ve seen it a hundred times–you’ll recognize it right away.”
She quickly pulled the phone away from her ear, opened her messages–and there it was.
The bracelet. The very one her mother had given her.
Just seeing it again, even through a screen, made Caroline feel like her mother was right there with her.
Her eyes stung with tears. A faint shimmer blurred her vision.
If only her mother were still around, then she wouldn’t feel so alone.
After she composed herself, she pressed the phone back to her ear and spoke softly, “I’ll come in the morning. I want the bracelet.”
It was the only piece of her mother she had left. She had to reclaim it.
Even if she knew Edwin had other motives, she had no choice but to go.
“Alright then. It’s settled.” Edwin’s voice sounded lighter now, satisfied. And then he hung up.
Alaina, who had been sitting on the edge of the bed, overhearing everything, finally spoke. “You’re not
seriously giving her that bracelet
are vou?”
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conversation between Caroline and her mother–in–law. That was how she learned the bracelet was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
