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    ke had originally nned to wait a little longer-to give Caroline time to warm up to him, to feel something deeper-before telling her everything. But under the current circumstances, it seemed he had no choice.


    Caroline kept her head down, her emotions tangled in a knot. There was happiness, yes-but also anxiety.


    She was afraid that there might be no future between her and ke.


    Seeing her hesitate, ke added softly, "You don''t need to worry. No one in my family can tell me what to do. I moved out a long time ago and hardly ever go back."


    Of course, Caroline knew that. They were next-door neighbors now, after all.


    The condos at Gxy Bay Residences might be considered high-end for regr folks, but for a billionaire CEO like him? It was surprisingly modest.


    She hadn''t expected him to be so down-to-earth. Frugal, even.


    That realization made her like him a little more. Turning to look out the window, she tried to hide the blush rising to her cheeks.


    "I''ll think about it," she murmured.


    Her voice was so soft that ke couldn''t quite hear. He leaned closer, his tone gentle. "What did you say?"


    "I said, ''I''ll think about it." Caroline turned her head-only to find his handsome face just inches from hers. Her heart thudded violently, as if it might leap right out of her chest.


    ke''s smile deepened, warm and easy. "Fair enough. A lifelongmitment is something worth thinking


    over."


    Caroline felt a wave of emotion crash over her.


    He wasn''t just asking to be with her on a whim. He wanted a future. A real one. With her.


    As dusk settled, ke didn''t linger. He started the car.


    They were supposed to head home together, but halfway there, he got a phone call. It seemed urgent. He ended up dropping her off at the entrance of Gxy Bay before driving off into the night.


    Watching his car fade into the darkness, Caroline sighed. So being a CEO wasn''t as morous as it seemed.


    Behind all that sess, there had to be a lot of pressure and exhaustion. For the first time, she felt a pinch of sympathy for him.


    From the gate to her apartment, her mind kept drifting back to him-reying every moment they''d shared, every smile, every nce.


    She was still lost in thought when she reached her door. But the shouting from inside yanked her right back to reality.


    The voice was sharp, familiar, and full of venom. It was Ruth.


    Caroline had specifically told Maia not to give their address to Ruth-or to Helen or anyone else from the


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    Somertons-for exactly this reason.


    And yet, here they were.


    "You ungrateful brat! I ved away raising you, and this is how you repay me?”


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    Ruth''s shrill voice rang through the door. Without another thought, Caroline quickly punched in the code and opened the door.


    Sure enough, Ruth was there. And so was Helen.


    Caroline''s face darkened. Her voice turned cold. "What are you doing in my house?"


    Helen, legs crossed casually on the couch, gave a smug smile. "What, can''t we visit? I just wanted to see how you''re living. Nice ce, I have to say. But seriously... You live here with Mr. Sherwood, and you still let Maia stay too? Aren''t you worried she might steal him away?"


    The jealousy in her voice was palpable. She wasn''t just envious of Caroline. She envied Maia, too.


    After all, someone like her had tried everything just to catch a glimpse of ke. Meanwhile, Maia-a nobody, a maid-got to see him every day. It was infuriating. Caroline let out a short, icyugh. "Not everyone shares your values. Some of us actually have morals."


    Helen jumped to her feet and red fiercely at Caroline. Who are you calling immoral? Say it again if you dare!"


    In contrast to her anger, Caroline''s voice remained calm, as though she couldn''t be bothered to argue with Helen.


    "All I did was state a fact. And look at you-already losing it."


    Ruth stepped in then, rubbing Helen''s back like she was calming a frightened animal. “Let it go, Helen. Don''t waste your breath on someone like her. You''re carrying the Graysons'' heir now. You can''t afford to get upset. It''s not good for you or the baby. She''s not worth it."


    Caroline shot her a look of disdain. "Someone like me? What exactly do you mean by that?"


    "You know exactly what I mean," Ruth snapped. "Take right now, for example. You know your niece is pregnant, and you''re still throwing nasty insults. What, hoping she''ll lose the baby? You really are heartless."


    Carolineughed outright this time. "I''m her aunt. I say one harsh word, and I''m the viin? Then what does that make you, Maia''s own mother, spitting filth at her every chance you get? If I''m heartless, you must be the queen of cruelty."


    "You-!" Ruth found herself momentarily speechless. She turned to Maia, eyes zing. "Are you just going to stand there and watch someone talk to your mother like this? Are you enjoying the show?"


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