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After the New Year’s Eve Tragedy: Her Icy Return
Chapter 91 Mecting the Graysons.
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In the family, only Fabian and Liam really loved bone broth. Caroline knew if she mentioned it, Fabian would definitely go for that bowl.
He just had bad luck this time.
Fabian’s anger dissipated almost completely as he headed for the bathroom. “So, you still have a shred of decency!”
He briskly completed his morning routine and then made his way to the dining room. Without hesitation, he picked up the bowl of bone broth and began to drink it down.
Wren, hearing the commotion, assumed Caroline was drinking the broth and felt a surge of satisfaction. But when she turned and saw that it was Fabian, her face froze.
Fabian, having finished the broth, noticed her stare. “What is it, Wren?”
Did she really think he didn’t deserve to drink the broth?
Normally, Alaina and Helen were the ones who got the bone broth, and the brothers rarely had any. But if he wanted some, that was his right.
Wren didn’t dare admit the broth had her saliva in it. She managed a forced smile. “Nothing, Mr. Fabian. Breakfast will be ready soon.”
This time, Caroline had been lucky. But Wren could bide her time. Being the one who cooked all the family meals, punishing Caroline was easy.
She racked her brain for the next scheme while unaware that Caroline, after today’s incident, had no intention of eating anything cooked by anyone but herself in that house again.
The rain continued pouring outside as Caroline, after putting the clothes away, grabbed an umbrella and left the house.
This actually relieved Wren. She worried that Caroline might tell everyone about her sneaking the bone broth. With Caroline gone, that fear eased.
After setting the breakfast table, Wren divided the remaining bone broth into two half–portions and served them to Alaina and Helen.
Helen frowned slightly at her bowl. “Wren, why is there only half a bowl of bone broth today?”
She glanced at Alaina’s bowl, which was also only half full.
Wren laughed awkwardly. “Sorry, I cooked less today. I’ll make more tomorrow.”
Usually, Wren prepared three bowlso: one for herself and one each for Alaina and Helen.
Today’s mishap had forced her to make an extra bowl for Caroline.
If she had known Fabian would get it, she wouldn’t have bothered.
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Chapter 91 Meeting the Graysons
Wren nodded vigorously. “I’ll be more careful
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As the family ate breakfast, Miguel noticed one person missing and asked Wren, “Did Caroline leave early again today?”
Since Caroline started delivering food, her early departures and late returns had become the norm. Family meals with her present were rare, making it difficult even to have a chat with her.
Wren began to respond, “Yes, she-”
Edwin cut her off, his frustration bubbling over. “Enough about her. We’re trying to eat in peace.
So Wren fell silent.
Miguel, seeing Edwin’s dark expression, changed the subject. “Edwin, the meeting with the Graysons is tomorrow. Shouldn’t you and Alaina accompany Helen?”
Initially, Miguel had planned to take Helen himself. But now that her parents were back, they should be the ones to escort her.
Edwin had already heard about the arrangement upon returning. He was thrilled about Helen marrying into the wealthy Grayson family, envisioning a future full of luxury and pride. Naturally, he wanted to go.
“Yes, Alaina and I will go. You should come along too. Having more of us there shows the Graysons how serious we are about this match. Your judgment of character is impeccable; you can vet Mr. Grayson for Helen.”
After a brief pause, Miguel nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile, outside, as Caroline returned to Galaxy Bay Residences with her groceries, the rain had started to let up.
She felt relieved, worrying that the rain might interfere with her deliveries.
After cooking, she arrived at the entrance of Sherwood Group, waiting for someone to collect the order.
As she stood there, a well–dressed woman approached her.
“Excuse me, are you Ms. Somerton?”
Caroline looked at the unfamiliar face, bewildered. “Who are you?”
