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After Caroline used the restroom, she hurried over when she saw the incoming call from Edwin. Her eyes dimmed slightly at the sight of his name on the screen
She didn’t need to guess–he was calling about that blind date.
After hesitating for a few seconds, she finally picked up
Edwin’s impatient voice came through immediately. “What were you doing? Why did it take you so long to answer?”
“I was working. Couldn’t pick up right away,” Caroline replied casually.
Edwin instantly assumed she was out delivering food and reminded her, “When you go on that date later, don’t tell the guy you’re a delivery person. Just say you work at your own company, okay? Got it?”
He couldn’t bring himself to admit to others that his sister was out delivering food, so he told people she was helping out at their family’s factory.
Of course, Caroline had no intention of listening to him, but she didn’t feel like arguing, so she simply gave a noncommittal reply.
By the time she finished her delivery to Sherwood Group, it was already 11:30 a.m.
She knew the café Edwin mentioned–it was nearby. That was one reason she hadn’t refused the meeting. She figured she’d go and get it over with, so Edwin wouldn’t keep pestering her about it.
When she arrived at Evershore Café and walked in, a man seated by the window immediately waved at her.
Caroline knew it was him and walked over, politely apologizing. “Sorry, work kept me busy. I hope you didn’t wait too long.”
The man maintained a gentlemanly smile. “It’s fine, I don’t mind waiting. But after we get married, I hope you’ll focus on the family. It’d be best if you stopped working and stayed home to take care of my mom and the kids. Can you do that?”
Caroline’s expression froze.
At first glance, she’d thought he seemed decent, but after hearing that, she instantly realized she was wrong.
She hadn’t come expecting anything from this date, but she couldn’t help speaking her mind.
“So you want me to be a full–time housewife, staying home to look after your mom and kids? But if I get pregnant, I probably won’t be able to take care of them properly. What then?”
The man waved dismissively. “Oh no, I already have kids. You won’t need to have any more.”
Caroline blinked, surprised. “So you’re not planning to have any more children? You want me to marry you just to take care of your mom and your kids?”
“Exactly. You won’t have to work or stress yourself out. Don’t worry, aside from household expenses, I’ll
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Caroline gave a faint smile. “That’s… nice.”
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She thought this nanny position might be more suitable for someone like Wren–someone much older.
The man had already been told by Edwin that Caroline would probably agree.
Now, hearing her seemingly satisfied response, he smiled even more confidently–maybe even a little smugly.
He thought Caroline must be attracted to his good looks, so he asked right away, “So when should we get the marriage certificate? I don’t have any classes tomorrow. We could do it then.”
They had barely spoken, and he was already talking about getting married. To Caroline, it was clear he was just desperate to find a live–in nanny.
Since he’d already taken things this far, Caroline had no choice but to be direct. “Sorry, I don’t think we’re a good match.”
The man’s smile slowly faded. His gaze dimmed.
He stared at her for a long moment before asking, “What do you mean we’re not a good match? Didn’t Edwin and Miguel tell you about me?”
His family might not be super rich, but they were well–off. And in this area, he was considered one of the best–looking guys around–years ago, several girls had tried to chase after him.
He just couldn’t believe Caroline wasn’t interested.
Faced with a guy like this, Caroline could only respond politely, “You’re handsome and successful, no doubt. But I’m sorry, you’re just not my type.”
She had to admit–he was good–looking. Other than Blake, he was probably the most attractive man she’d
ever seen.
Any girl with a romantic bone in her body would probably fall for him.
But the man hadn’t expected to meet a woman who didn’t like him. His expression darkened, turning cold
and tense.
“Then what kind of man do you like?”
“That’s personal and none of your business. I have something else to do, so I’ll be going now.” Caroline could see the storm brewing on his face and had no desire to engage any further. She stood up and quickly walked away.
To her surprise, he got up too and followed her, grabbing her wrist. “We’re not done talking. Why are you in such a rush?”
Caroline struggled to pull away. “Let go of me! Aren’t you worried people will talk if you’re grabbing me like this in public?”
So much for Edwin saying this guy was a decent person. He was anything but.
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The man lowered his voice. “What’s there to be afraid of? Edwin agreed to this match, and I have already promised your family 100,000 dollars as a dowry. I’ve done more than enough. Like it or not, you’re
already my wife. What’s wrong with holding my wife’s hand?”
