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Alaina had always been the smart one. Whenever Edwin faced a tough decision, it was usually her who helped him figure things out.
Maybe she really did have a solution this time.
With a bright smile, Alaina tilted her face up toward him and said, “Didn’t you want to set Caroline up with someone before? Well, my cousin’s son is still single. If Caroline marries him, it would make us family on both sides. She’d probably stop threatening to release that video.”
She had already spent quite some time trying to find Caroline a good match–someone young, successful, and well–off.
And now, to protect Helen’s future, she had no choice but to offer Caroline up to her lazy, freeloading cousin.
Edwin was puzzled. He asked, “You mean Wren’s son–the one who’s been loafing around the house for years with no job?”
Alaina forced a smile and said, “Yes, that’s him. But he’s job–hunting now. He’s younger than us, so it won’t be hard for him to land something soon.”
Edwin’s expression turned sour. He quickly waved her off. “Absolutely not. No way.”
He’d met Wren’s son a few times. The guy was sloppy, bad–tempered, and downright disrespectful.
One time, Edwin had even seen him kick his own mother in the middle of the street.
There was no way he could let Caroline marry someone who was hurting his own mother.
Caroline was still his sister, after all. Their mother had loved her dearly.
Even for the sake of their mother’s peace, Edwin couldn’t bring himself to let Caroline marry someone like that a man with no money, no character, and no future.
Alaina’s smile froze on her face. The light in her eyes dimmed. “He’s not a bad–looking guy, and he’s trying to get a job. Why not give him a chance?”
“At the very least,” Edwin said, carefully avoiding eye contact, “Caroline deserves someone with a better family background. And your cousin’s family…” He trailed off, not wanting to offend her outright.
But the look of obvious distaste on his face said everything, and it only made Alaina more furious.
She crossed her arms tightly and glared at him, her voice sharp with anger. “Oh, so now you’re being picky? Let me tell you something–Caroline got involved with some rich older guy. And let’s be honest, most wealthy older men are already married. That makes her a mistress. And my cousin? He doesn’t even care about that. He’s willing to marry someone who used to be a homewrecker. She should be grateful, not acting like she’s too good for him!”
Edwin opened his mouth to argue but stopped when he saw she was holding back tears. He ended up saying nothing.
Seeing he had no intention of sneaking Alaina softened her tone though the threat beneath her words was
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She flopped down on the bed, yanked the blanket over her head, and sulked like she meant to keep at it all night.
Edwin sat quietly for a long while, then sat on the edge of the bed. He leaned over and spoke gently. “It’s not that simple. Caroline’s not the same obedient girl she used to be. Even if I say yes, she won’t listen to me. And even if she did marry your cousin, how can we be sure she won’t still leak that video?”
Alaina tugged the blanket down just enough to peck out. “Just tell me yes or no. What’s the point of all this nonsense?”
Edwin sighed and nodded. “Fine. We’ll do it your way. Now can you answer my question from earlier?”
If sacrificing Caroline’s happiness meant securing Helen’s future, maybe it was worth it.
Alaina’s mood instantly lifted. “That’s all I wanted to hear. Don’t worry about the rest–I’ll handle everything.”
Edwin didn’t press further.
“Alright, I’ll leave it to you. It’s getting late–we should get some sleep.”
He trusted Alaina to take care of things. After all, she was doing this for their daughter.
He had just laid down and turned off the light when a phone rang, shattering the quiet of the night.
It was Alaina’s phone.
“Who’s calling this late?” She muttered as she sat up and reached for it.
Seeing Helen’s name on the screen, her expression immediately softened. She answered with a warm voice. “Helen? Why are you still up so late? Is something wrong?”
As she spoke, she felt her throat go dry. She got up and walked into the living room to grab a glass of water.
On the other end, Helen sounded anxious. “I just couldn’t sleep, Mom. My head’s a mess. I needed someone to talk to.”
Alaina took a sip, then sat down on the couch, cradling the glass in her hands. “What’s bothering you?”
“It’s because of that video Caroline has … Mom, you know about it, right?” Helen’s voice buzzed through the phone, small and guilty, like a child who knew she’d done something wrong.
Her dad had promised to take care of it, and she believed he would.
But the moment she lay down in bed, Caroline’s cold, sinister smile kept creeping back into her mind, making her chest tighten with unease.
Hearing this, Alaina’s own nerves finally eased a little.
