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Miguel didn’t need to try hard to get rid of Caroline.
He stood there, his face a mixture of hesitation and tension.
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Wren might simply be getting older. It wasn’t just her cooking, which had grown unpleasant. This morning, Miguel had found a strand of hair tangled in his meal.
It was becoming clear that Wren needed to be replaced..
“Wren, I remember you mentioning you weren’t feeling well a few days ago. Maybe it’s time you. take a break and get checked out,” Miguel said.
Wren’s face drained of color.
She hadn’t expected Caroline’s comment to push Miguel into actually making a decision.
“Mr. Miguel, I’m not leaving. Mr. Edwin was the one who brought me here. If anyone decides, it should be him,” Wren replied quickly, trying to hold her ground.
Liam’s voice pierced the tension. “Miguel, Wren hasn’t done anything wrong. Why are you trying to get rid of her? She’s Alaina’s aunt–she’s family. If you replace her, who knows what kind of trouble you could end up with?”
Miguel’s hand pressed to his forehead, the frustration evident in his tense posture. “Fine. We’ll wait for Edwin to return and settle this.
As soon as the words left his mouth, Wren’s anxious expression transformed. Her smile bloomed like a flower in spring.
She had won–if Edwin didn’t speak up, no one could touch her.
Caroline’s gaze intensified. She saw the change in Wren’s expression, and her eyes narrowed with a calculating look.
According to her memories of her past life, Edwin should be back soon.
Since Wren was using Edwin’s name to protect herself, Caroline chose to bide her time.
Let Wren gloat now–soon enough, she’d be the one laughing.
With a cold silence, Caroline turned and headed straight to her room.
Helen, still trembling in Fabian’s arms, whispered in fear. “Uncle Fabian, are you sure Aunt Caroline really doesn’t have a mental illness? I’m so scared… What if she has another episode and tries to stab me tonight?”
Helen’s sobs grew louder, the tears streaming down her face like a relentless rain.
This wasn’t a childish cry–it was real. raw fear.
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The night before, the terrifying patients at the psychiatric hospital had almost driven her to madness. The guards had beaten her without mercy.
Now, as she recalled those moments, her stomach twisted with dread.
Fabian gently stroked her back. his voice calm yet firm. “The tests say she doesn’t have a mental illness. Don’t be scared. Wren’s been feeling unwell lately, and she’s probably seeing things.. Caroline didn’t try to slash you.”
His words were meant to soothe, and it was a representation of his true thoughts.
Caroline was in perfect mental health. There was no chance she would do something as foolish as grab a knife and try to harm Helen.
But Wren … Wren had been acting strange lately. Her memory was slipping, her mind wandering. The last few days, she’d seemed utterly out of it
It was probably just her age–maybe her old eyes had made a mistake.
Helen sat motionless, her face as pale as paper, her eyes unfocused, lost in thought. She looked fragile, like a doll that might break with the slightest touch
Fabian’s voice was soft, but firm. “You don’t have to go to work these next few days. Rest up at home.”
Helen pulled herself out of his embrace slowly, sitting up straighter. “But I’m the lead designer. Taking a few days off will hurt the company.”
Fabian didn’t work in the company, so his words didn’t hold much weight. It was Liam she needed to hear from.
She raised her voice, waiting for Liam’s confirmation.
Liam thought for a moment, his brow furrowing. “It’s fine. Take the time to rest. We’ve got the Kingville fashion competition next Friday. Use these days to gather inspiration. If you win, not only will you get 300,000 dollars, but you’ll gain serious recognition. It could be your big break.”
Helen had designed many popular pieces and was confident she could win.
Even if she didn’t take first place, second would still be a solid win.
Winning would elevate her reputation, and the company would get a huge boost in orders.
Helen’s eyes sparkled, and she gave him a sweet, reassuring smile. “Uncle Liam, don’t worry I’ve got this.”
She already had the design drafts done–Caroline had sketched everything out. There was nothing to worry about.
Meanwhile, Caroline was in her room, feeding her parrot.
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The competition was coming fast. Caroline had cast her net wide. Now, she just had to wait for the fish to take the bait.
Over the next few days, Caroline woke up early and stayed out late.
She
spent her time clearing her mind and searching for a job.
She wasn’t passionate about fashion design. The only reason she’d thrown herself into it so hard was to get Edwin and Liam’s approval.
So, now, when she looked for work, she focused on the food and beverage industry.
She wandered around, day after day, but didn’t find anything promising.
One afternoon, standing outside a mall, feeling defeated, a flyer suddenly appeared in front of her.
“Hi, if you want a free gift, try getting this app!”
Caroline wasn’t really interested in the free gift, but something about the flyer caught her attention.
The woman handing them out noticed Caroline’s gaze and leaned closer. “This is an app for calling home chefs. If you’re having guests or just don’t feel like cooking, you can book for someone through the app, and a chef will come to your house. Plus, new users get a 50–dollar voucher.”
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