Chapter 61
Instead of answering, Caroline kept Jude guessing. She lifted a wine gla** and clinked it several times.
The room fell silent. Everyone turned to look at Caroline.
Caroline dragged herself to the stage despite her injured foot. She said into the microphone, “Everyone, I would like to use the opportunity of Grandpa’s birthday to announce some good news.”
As she said this, she shot a glance at Eddy.
Everyone in the audience noticed this action. They got the message immediately. Excited, they encouraged Caroline to make her announcement.
The people who’d be affected by the marriage each wore a different expression. In the lounge, Kirk’s face was as black as thunder as he watched the surveillance footage.
He felt close to losing his cool.
“This matter is very important to me.” Caroline smiled warmly. It looked as though she was thinking about the past. “I’ve been waiting for this day ever since I was a little girl. I even thought I wouldn’t make it to this day. But it’s here now! I have someone to thank
Caroline once again looked over at Eddy.
When Kirk saw this, he tightened his fists. His knuckles were white.
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“He showed me that the world is a warm place. He showed me that kindness doesn’t always have an ulterior motive. He’s like a light, brightening up my life
The crowd was touched by her honest confession. Even Eddy was affected by her words. Even if he knew that Caroline was only exaggerating…
The next second, Eddy’s eyes narrowed. He looked at Kirk, who’d appeared on stage. He was wearing a dark expression.
Kirk was shrouded in darkness, and he looked like a demon. He glared sharply over at Eddy.
Eddy could feel the look cut him.
Kirk was standing in a secluded spot. Besides, everyone was focusing on Caroline. Thus, no one noticed him there.
His gaze was cold. He walked slowly toward Caroline, who was bathed in light. It was like darkness trying to consume a flame.
Eddy was taken aback. He wanted to shout for Kirk to stop, but he couldn’t even manage a word. Not a sound came from his mouth.
Caroline saw that Kirk was almost out of the shadows and would be revealed to everyone soon. Her tone changed completely. “To me, he’s very, very important. So I think it’s unfair and cruel to him that I keep some things unsaid.”
Caroline paused. She smiled with all her might. “What I want to announce today is=”
Everyone held their breath.
From their table at the back, Sarah and Dan eagerly anticipated what was coming.
Sitting in her wheelchair, Layla had a cruel and confident smile.
Caroline’s gaze traveled over everyone’s faces. She memorized each of their expressions.
When she looked away, she found Kirk standing to the side. She was stunned, but she shot him a dazzling smile.
That look shocked Kirk with its beauty.
Then, Caroline said, “We’re already married. And he’s not Eddy Morrison!”
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Ne Mis heart had been hit by a hammer. He tightened his fists.
Jude askest Carine again, “Does that man really treat you well?”
Caroline aimed it and lowered her head. Her fair skin reddened as she blushed.
Jude had once been in love himself. When he saw her reaction, he swayed. His breathing came faster.
“DAY” Tromas quickly went forward to support Jude’s back. He patted Jude’s back to soothe him.
Caroline scooted closer, “Grandpa ***
Jade’s breathing slowly steadied. He lifted a hand and caressed Caroline’s cheek with it. “I’m fine
Just fine …”
Caroline’s eyes went red with tears, “Grandpa, I didn’t mean it. You can hit me or scold me. You can do anything. Just don’t get mad and act your hea
Jude chuckled and said, “Silly girl. I’m happy that you told me about this. But I care about you the most. I’m just so worried because I don’t know what kind of man you married. Can I meet him?”
Caroline was overjoyed. She was about to answer, but then she shut her mouth.
“What don’t you want to tell me?”
“It’s not that Grandpa.” Caroline stared at the ground. Shy, she said, “I was thinking I should ask him before making a decision.”
A complicated look flashed in Jude’s eyes as he looked at Caroline. He then laughed and said, “Yes, you should ask him first. Maybe he doesn’t want to meet an old man like me.”
Sarah and Dan hadn’t expected that Jude would react this way. After all, he’d always wanted Caroline and Eddy to end up together. Seeing this, they both panicked.
“Mr. Morrison Senior, don’t listen to Caroline’s nonsense! We’ve met the man. He’s a proper sort, but he’s just some guy! Caroline is the granddaughter–in–law you want. Isn’t it a joke for her to marry some random person?”
Sarah added. “That’s right, Mr. Morrison Senior, Caroline’s just a child. As adults, how can we just let them do whatever they want?”
Jude answered. “In our eyes, they might still be children, but we can’t ignore that they’re all properly grown up. If I meet Caroline’s husband and find him questionable, I won’t agree to them staying together.”
“Mr. Morrison Senior —*
“Alright, that’s enough.” Tired. Jude got up. “Eddy, give me a hand.”
Eddy was stunned and rooted to the spot. It was only when Thomas nudged him that he reacted. Looking torn, he helped Jude outside. Before they crossed the threshold, Eddy looked back to glance at Caroline.
Caroline was still on the ground, her expression demure. He’d always hated her looking like that. Now, though, he had complicated feelings about it.
The other members of the Morrison family followed Jude and left the banquet hall.
Sarah looked at Caroline and raised a hand to slap her. She vented all her rage on Caroline. “You useless little-!”
Caroline’s ankle was hurt. After spending so much time on the floor, her reflexes were slow. Just as the slap was about to land, Caroline closed her eyes.
However, the tight slap never landed on her cheek. Instead, a howl rang out.
When she opened her eyes. Caroline saw someone standing before her.
Warmth flooded her heart.
“You! You again!
Canty St
Layi seda KK colours, as she did, he brushed past het.
She’s heare Sarah complain numerous times before. Sarah hat talked about Caroline’s heat being mundeer to nang an odditare
SON THIS Layi hat thought that the man was uoh and DOD.,
Who would have thought that he was even more impressive than Eday?
Lava clenched to SS tehty, and her nails cut into her fish. Only after that di neremy Susie
But what so were tools Caroline’s husband was still usta door man!
KIK carred Caroline into the car before setting her down..
Caroline ket stealing glances at him. She noticed that his las were user into a thim ine. He was pintada Dol
-caseza bt Of Houde?
Sased on the Dian, Caroline was supposed to announce her manage to Sony
Yet when she been on stage, she remembered the vila Kirk had bought her and Sean says her kave led to gree Thinking of all ms. Caroline tant about all the probens it would cause.
All she wanted was a home.
Kirk based as he looked at Caroline’s swolen anke. Take you to the hospital.”
Caroline lured out. Im sorg
Kirk looked up to check on Caroline through the rearview mirro. She ran her rear ducker and cooler keen
done something wrong. He suddenly et annoyed by the sign
He didn’t know how to tell her that he wasn’t mad at her instead he was mar a inset.
fi he’d told her who he really was. TravDR STE wouldn’t have hund her anke tonigh. Plus, nuo Dre would take grehe mos
However, he couldn’t have done that.
After about ten minutes, they arrived at a private hospita…
The hospital wasn’t very big but it was another one that belonged to the Morrson zamik.
Kirk carried Caroline to the outatient decaniment.
The second the two of them showed up, they atraced in of attention.
Caroline hid in Kirk’s strong embrace. Her face was comperely red. When she spoke nervoice was so nome che my own–
As she said this. Carolme struggled to get down.
Kirk tamped down his rising anger. With a rough voice, he wamed “Don’t move”
Her soft body tempted him enough as it was, but even his strong sef–control was close to Desaling NOW..
Caroline was so taken aback that she didn’t dare move. She held fighter onto Kin’s real ter acetoned so
Since there weren’t many people at this time of night they didn’t have to Duele.
When the doctor saw her, he tapped Caroline’s ankle and asked some questions. Then he went to sit in from oins comenUH ISTI serious. You just need to apply some medicine.”
Kirk’s voice was low as he said, “Aren’t you being too careless?
The doctor didn’t hear him clearly. He asked. “Wheat?
“What if she hurt her bones?”
The doctor got a fright. He swallowed. “She only sprained her ankle. It’s not that fragile…*
“But what if?”
“If you’re worried, we can do a check.”
“No!” Kirk frowned. “She must be hospitalized!”
The doctor was confused.
Caroline also thought that Kirk was overreacting. She tugged at the edge of Kirk’s shirt. “You don’t need to
“Quiet!” After Kirk shouted, he met Caroline’s pitiful gaze and suddenly realized something. He softened his features and said. “It’s better
to recuperate in the hospital.”
Caroline paused for a second before answering, “But it’s expensive to stay in this hospital”
Caroline’s heart skipped a beat when Kirk looked at her that way. She angled her head to one side to escape his gaze. “Did you hear everything Grandpa said?”
Kirk stared at Caroline quietly.
*If you don’t want to see him, I can cancel it.”
Caroline gripped the edge of her clothes in nervousness. Jude was really important to her. He was the closest family she had in this world. If she could get Jude’s blessing …
“Do you want me to go?” There was a complicated look in Kirk’s eyes.
Caroline lowered her head. Red traveled up her pale neck. “Yes …”
Her voice was soft and moving.
Kirk swallowed. He reached out to brush her hair behind her ear. “Really?”
Kirk’s husky voice was seductive.
Caroline’s face was red as a tomato now. Her heart was beating wildly in her chest, and she was so nervous that her body was tightly wound. She was afraid that Kirk could hear the pounding of her heart.
“Of …”
Before she could finish speaking, Kirk kissed her. He was in such a frenzy that Caroline’s lips quickly became red and swollen.
“Kirk …”
Kirk’s knuckles turned white. The desire he had been resisting all night was bursting forth now. A ripping sound rang out.
Even though she seemed skinny, her figure was full under her clothes. She was slim but had generous curves. Kirk’s gaze was possessive. It made Caroline go red. She wanted to cover herself, but Kirk held her back.
Kirk seemed to notice Caroline’s awkwardness. He bent over and kissed her collarbones, “You’re so beautiful.”
With this kiss, he could hold back no longer. It was as if he’d tasted the sweetest fruit and couldn’t stop until he’d devoured it, Caroline couldn’t resist either, and her gaze clouded over.
Suddenly, Caroline felt a stinging pain, bringing her back down to earth. She gave a shrill cry from the pain in her ankle,
Kirk restrained himself despite his lust. He asked, worried, “What is it?”
“My ankle hurts …”
Although the desire was about to consume him, Kirk got up. “Where does it hurt?”
“Where I twisted my ankle. I think I have a cramp.”
Kirk took a deep break. He applied some medication to Caroline’s ankle and rubbed it in.
As he did, Caroline kept stealing looks at him.
A bead of sweat slipped down his nose as he concentrated on his work. He was patient, and the sweat didn’t interrupt him. A feeling of sweetness rose in Caroline’s heart.
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Caroline finally fell asleep late in the night.
Kirk went to the bathroom to take a cold shower. It was only after two hours under the water that the desire was washed away.
When he came out, he saw Caroline sleeping on the bed. Only her face was above the covers. In sleep, she wasn’t like she usually was when awake. She frowned instead of smiling. It was as if she had some difficult problem she couldn’t solve.
Kirk couldn’t help but kiss her forehead.
When he straightened, he found himself aroused again. Annoyed, he went downstairs and stood in the cool breeze.
Kirk’s phone rang as he reached downstairs.
Seeing the caller ID on the screen, his expression darkened. “Dad.”
“I knew you wouldn’t be asleep yet,” Ivan Morrison said. “How’s business in Easton?”
7m buying several large makeup companies.” Kirk’s voice was cool. “I think they’ll be settled next month. After that, I’ll proceed to the
next target.”
Nan laughed. “I knew it would be fine as long as you were handling it. Right, when are you bringing your wife over?”
van finally got to the point.
Kirk looked in the direction of Caroline’s room. “After a while, probably.”
Ivan’s tone changed as he said, “Didn’t you say you’re coming back next month? Kirk, don’t tell me you didn’t get married at all?”
She sprained her ankle. I’ll go when she’s better.”
Ivan’s tone changed again. Concemed, he asked, “Is she okay? Do you need me to send the specialist team over?”
Kirk put a hand to his forehead. “Dad, do you remember what I told you? She doesn’t know who I really am or who my family is. If she finds
out —*
1 remember.” Ivan said. “I’m just worried about my daughter–in–law, okay? Alright. It was hard enough for you to come to your senses and mamy. I’ll accept it even if I have to put on an act with you all my life. But can’t you let me meet her earlier?”
Kirk said. “Once things here are settled, I’ll take her to meet you.”
“Then get on it fast!”
Krk simply hung up.
He raised his head and looked at the darkened rooms. Some emotion swirled in his eyes.
When Caroline woke up, Kirk had already left. The warm oatmeal on her bedside table was the only thing that told her what happened last
night hadn’t been a dream.
They had nearly …
Caroline felt conflicting emotions about it. She put her chin on her palm.
Her and Kirk — What were they to each other now?
“There you are.”
The words interrupted Caroline’s thoughts.
Caroline’s expression turned stern when she saw Eddy there. Her lips thinned as she turned to look outside the window. She ignored Eddy completely.
Eddy tightened his fists.
After Layla had been chased out of the hospital, Eddy had spent a lot of effort getting her into this smaller one. When he’d come to visit her, he’d heard the nurses laughing about a woman who’d been admitted because of a sprain.
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Eddy buffed. Thave to admit, playing hard to get really worked. I honestly started caring about you a little.”
He looked at the back of Caroline’s head and inhaled sharply. His words were all coldly mocking.
Caroline turned to stare straight at Bay, Herbace seemed to look right through him. “Eddy, don’t think you’re all that. In my eyes, you’re nothing but a pile of shit
Eddy was stunned to hear Caroline say something so crude. After a long while, he turned red with rage. “Unrefined! You’re so vulgar, Caroline! It seems you’ve been tainted after spending so much time with that lout of a husband you have. You’re even becoming so
boonsar
Caroline smiled mockhol: Yes were unrefined and boorish. But compared to you, a well–dressed beast, we’re at least living honestly!”
“Your” Eddy was so furious that he wagged a finger. “You’re really something! I didn’t know you had such a sharp tongue! And to think I pibed you for hurting your ankle. It seems you deserve it!
After saving that Eddy left in a hu
Caroline watched him go and let out a long breath.
In the past she’d always been the one who’d been chased off by Eddy’s snide words. Now, the tables had finally turned.
When he arrived at Layla’s word, Eddy sat down and ranted, “I’m so mad!”
Layla wanted to sit up but couldn’t do so. She could only ask gently. “What is it, Eddy?”
“I just went to visit Caroline!”
Layla’s gaze darkened.
“She actually said I’m — I’m –“Eddy couldn’t say it. He waved it off. “Whatever, I don’t care for a woman like her.”
Layla smiled at that. “Don’t be mad, Eddy. Besides, Grandpa has accepted her marriage, so your engagement doesn’t matter anymore
“That’s the problem!” Eddy’s brows furrowed. “When I went home last night, Grandpa called me to his study. Do you know what he told me?
“What?” Layla became worried.
“He asked me to get Caroline back.”
Layla slumped into the bed, her face pale.
“Layla.” Eddy sat by Layla’s side and took her hand. Softly, he said, “Don’t worry. There’s no way I’ll go after her. If I go back to her, I’ll become a joke in Osbury. Besides, you’re the only one I want to marry.”
When Layla heard this, she secretly let out a relieved breath. She snuggled into Eddy’s shoulder. “Eddy, it really doesn’t matter if you marry me. Especially after Caroline forced me to swear that I wouldn’t marry you, I have no reason to live anymore.”
“Forget about that oath.” Eddy hugged Layla tight. “I will protect you all my life. Just you wait. I’ll go see Grandpa now and talk it out with him.”
*Eddy … Layla’s eyes flashed with content. “Don’t go …”
However, she didn’t move to stop him.
When Eddy got to the door, he nearly crashed into Sarah and Dan as they rushed over.
Eddy was shocked when he saw the pair in only their underwear. He exclaimed, “What happened, Mr. and Mrs. Evans?”
The second the couple saw Eddy, they started crying. With gritted teeth, they said, “Eddy, you have to get us justice!”
Eddy hurriedly got someone to bring blankets to cover them up. He waited until they’d stopped shivering before finding out what happened.
སུ། བ།།།།།།།།༄ག ་པོ 11ཏེ་ཉིན། །སཱ ཀཨྰཿ།།བཝན།༎༎ trip that the car was going in the wrong direction.
They’d wanted to call the police, but the driver had taken their phones,
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After dropping them on a hill and taking all their stuff, the driver had sped off.
They were chilled and exhausted on the hill. It was only the next day, when other people showed up, that they were sent back down.
‘It must have been Caroline’s husband!‘ Sarah accused, her expression twisted,
aroline’s heart skipped a beat when Kirk looked at her that way. She angled her head to one side to escape his gaze. “Did you hear everything Grandpa said?”
Kirk stared at Caroline quietly.
*If you don’t want to see him, I can cancel it.”
Caroline gripped the edge of her clothes in nervousness. Jude was really important to her. He was the closest family she had in this world. If she could get Jude’s blessing …
“Do you want me to go?” There was a complicated look in Kirk’s eyes.
Caroline lowered her head. Red traveled up her pale neck. “Yes …”
Her voice was soft and moving.
Kirk swallowed. He reached out to brush her hair behind her ear. “Really?”
Kirk’s husky voice was seductive.
Caroline’s face was red as a tomato now. Her heart was beating wildly in her chest, and she was so nervous that her body was tightly wound. She was afraid that Kirk could hear the pounding of her heart.
“Of …”
Before she could finish speaking, Kirk kissed her. He was in such a frenzy that Caroline’s lips quickly became red and swollen.
“Kirk …”
Kirk’s knuckles turned white. The desire he had been resisting all night was bursting forth now. A ripping sound rang out.
Even though she seemed skinny, her figure was full under her clothes. She was slim but had generous curves. Kirk’s gaze was possessive. It made Caroline go red. She wanted to cover herself, but Kirk held her back.
Kirk seemed to notice Caroline’s awkwardness. He bent over and kissed her collarbones, “You’re so beautiful.”
With this kiss, he could hold back no longer. It was as if he’d tasted the sweetest fruit and couldn’t stop until he’d devoured it, Caroline couldn’t resist either, and her gaze clouded over.
Suddenly, Caroline felt a stinging pain, bringing her back down to earth. She gave a shrill cry from the pain in her ankle,
Kirk restrained himself despite his lust. He asked, worried, “What is it?”
“My ankle hurts …”
Although the desire was about to consume him, Kirk got up. “Where does it hurt?”
“Where I twisted my ankle. I think I have a cramp.”
Kirk took a deep break. He applied some medication to Caroline’s ankle and rubbed it in.
As he did, Caroline kept stealing looks at him.
A bead of sweat slipped down his nose as he concentrated on his work. He was patient, and the sweat didn’t interrupt him. A feeling of sweetness rose in Caroline’s heart.
Chapter 65
Caroline finally fell asleep late in the night.
Kirk went to the bathroom to take a cold shower. It was only after two hours under the water that the desire was washed away.
When he came out, he saw Caroline sleeping on the bed. Only her face was above the covers. In sleep, she wasn’t like she usually was when awake. She frowned instead of smiling. It was as if she had some difficult problem she couldn’t solve.
Kirk couldn’t help but kiss her forehead.
When he straightened, he found himself aroused again. Annoyed, he went downstairs and stood in the cool breeze.
Kirk’s phone rang as he reached downstairs.
Seeing the caller ID on the screen, his expression darkened. “Dad.”
“I knew you wouldn’t be asleep yet,” Ivan Morrison said. “How’s business in Easton?”
7m buying several large makeup companies.” Kirk’s voice was cool. “I think they’ll be settled next month. After that, I’ll proceed to the
next target.”
Nan laughed. “I knew it would be fine as long as you were handling it. Right, when are you bringing your wife over?”
van finally got to the point.
Kirk looked in the direction of Caroline’s room. “After a while, probably.”
Ivan’s tone changed as he said, “Didn’t you say you’re coming back next month? Kirk, don’t tell me you didn’t get married at all?”
She sprained her ankle. I’ll go when she’s better.”
Ivan’s tone changed again. Concemed, he asked, “Is she okay? Do you need me to send the specialist team over?”
Kirk put a hand to his forehead. “Dad, do you remember what I told you? She doesn’t know who I really am or who my family is. If she finds
out —*
1 remember.” Ivan said. “I’m just worried about my daughter–in–law, okay? Alright. It was hard enough for you to come to your senses and mamy. I’ll accept it even if I have to put on an act with you all my life. But can’t you let me meet her earlier?”
Kirk said. “Once things here are settled, I’ll take her to meet you.”
“Then get on it fast!”
Krk simply hung up.
He raised his head and looked at the darkened rooms. Some emotion swirled in his eyes.
When Caroline woke up, Kirk had already left. The warm oatmeal on her bedside table was the only thing that told her what happened last
night hadn’t been a dream.
They had nearly …
Caroline felt conflicting emotions about it. She put her chin on her palm.
Her and Kirk — What were they to each other now?
“There you are.”
The words interrupted Caroline’s thoughts.
Caroline’s expression turned stern when she saw Eddy there. Her lips thinned as she turned to look outside the window. She ignored Eddy completely.
Eddy tightened his fists.
After Layla had been chased out of the hospital, Eddy had spent a lot of effort getting her into this smaller one. When he’d come to visit her, he’d heard the nurses laughing about a woman who’d been admitted because of a sprain.
Chapter 66
Eddy buffed. Thave to admit, playing hard to get really worked. I honestly started caring about you a little.”
He looked at the back of Caroline’s head and inhaled sharply. His words were all coldly mocking.
Caroline turned to stare straight at Bay, Herbace seemed to look right through him. “Eddy, don’t think you’re all that. In my eyes, you’re nothing but a pile of shit
Eddy was stunned to hear Caroline say something so crude. After a long while, he turned red with rage. “Unrefined! You’re so vulgar, Caroline! It seems you’ve been tainted after spending so much time with that lout of a husband you have. You’re even becoming so
boonsar
Caroline smiled mockhol: Yes were unrefined and boorish. But compared to you, a well–dressed beast, we’re at least living honestly!”
“Your” Eddy was so furious that he wagged a finger. “You’re really something! I didn’t know you had such a sharp tongue! And to think I pibed you for hurting your ankle. It seems you deserve it!
After saving that Eddy left in a hu
Caroline watched him go and let out a long breath.
In the past she’d always been the one who’d been chased off by Eddy’s snide words. Now, the tables had finally turned.
When he arrived at Layla’s word, Eddy sat down and ranted, “I’m so mad!”
Layla wanted to sit up but couldn’t do so. She could only ask gently. “What is it, Eddy?”
“I just went to visit Caroline!”
Layla’s gaze darkened.
“She actually said I’m — I’m –“Eddy couldn’t say it. He waved it off. “Whatever, I don’t care for a woman like her.”
Layla smiled at that. “Don’t be mad, Eddy. Besides, Grandpa has accepted her marriage, so your engagement doesn’t matter anymore
“That’s the problem!” Eddy’s brows furrowed. “When I went home last night, Grandpa called me to his study. Do you know what he told me?
“What?” Layla became worried.
“He asked me to get Caroline back.”
Layla slumped into the bed, her face pale.
“Layla.” Eddy sat by Layla’s side and took her hand. Softly, he said, “Don’t worry. There’s no way I’ll go after her. If I go back to her, I’ll become a joke in Osbury. Besides, you’re the only one I want to marry.”
When Layla heard this, she secretly let out a relieved breath. She snuggled into Eddy’s shoulder. “Eddy, it really doesn’t matter if you marry me. Especially after Caroline forced me to swear that I wouldn’t marry you, I have no reason to live anymore.”
“Forget about that oath.” Eddy hugged Layla tight. “I will protect you all my life. Just you wait. I’ll go see Grandpa now and talk it out with him.”
*Eddy … Layla’s eyes flashed with content. “Don’t go …”
However, she didn’t move to stop him.
When Eddy got to the door, he nearly crashed into Sarah and Dan as they rushed over.
Eddy was shocked when he saw the pair in only their underwear. He exclaimed, “What happened, Mr. and Mrs. Evans?”
The second the couple saw Eddy, they started crying. With gritted teeth, they said, “Eddy, you have to get us justice!”
Eddy hurriedly got someone to bring blankets to cover them up. He waited until they’d stopped shivering before finding out what happened.
སུ། བ།།།།།།།།༄ག ་པོ 11ཏེ་ཉིན། །སཱ ཀཨྰཿ།།བཝན།༎༎ trip that the car was going in the wrong direction.
They’d wanted to call the police, but the driver had taken their phones,
11111!!” 77 7
After dropping them on a hill and taking all their stuff, the driver had sped off.
They were chilled and exhausted on the hill. It was only the next day, when other people showed up, that they were sent back down.
‘It must have been Caroline’s husband!‘ Sarah accused, her expression twisted,
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