Chapter 109 Caroline Moving Out
Caroline was in the middle of packing up her bedding–blankets, sheets, and pillows.
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She had bought all of it herself. They were still in good condition, barely used. No reason to throw anything out.
Her phone buzzed from the nightstand. She glanced over and saw the name on the screen: Blake. She froze, then reached over and grabbed the phone without hesitation.
“There’s no need to trouble yourself. I’ll just call a ride in a bit,” she texted back quickly.
She didn’t mind accepting help now and then, but making someone skip out on work for her just didn’t sit right.
A few seconds later, another message popped up.
“I’m already downstairs. If you’re okay with it, just send me your apartment number. I’ll come up and help you carry your stuff.”
Caroline’s eyes widened. She darted out to the balcony and leaned over the railing. Sure enough, there he was standing just outside her building’s front door.
She couldn’t stop the smile that tugged at her lips. How could someone be this kind?
A warm rush hit her chest, and her eyes welled up. Ever since her mom passed away, no one had shown her this level of care. Not even this kind–simple, ordinary kindness between friends.
She blinked quickly and shook it off. There was no time for emotions.
“I don’t have much stuff. Just wait for me downstairs, okay?” she typed back.
Some of the others in the apartment still hadn’t left for work yet, and if Blake came upstairs, she knew the snide comments would start flying. She’d gotten used to being talked about. But Blake had come all this way just to help her–she wasn’t going to let those guys drag him into their nonsense too.
She hit send and rushed back into her room.
In the dining room, Liam was still eating breakfast. He looked up at her running around and muttered, “Jeez, what’s with all the back and forth? Why was she in such a rush?”
He had been out buying jackfruit last night, and didn’t know Caroline was moving out today.
Actually, the only people in the apartment who did know about it were Edwin and Wren.
Edwin scowled and shot Liam a look. “You’ve got a bunch of work piling up at the company. Quit yapping and finish your breakfast.”
Liam shut his mouth and focused on his food.
Breakfast didn’t last much longer. One by one, they headed out for work.
Edwin and Liam both worked at the Somerton Clothing Factory, so they left for work together.
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Chapter 109 Caroline Moving Out
They both did a double take.
“You live around here too Liam asked, eyebrows raised.
Blake barely glanced at them, eyes cool and distant. “Yeah.”
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He wasn’t about to give them anything more than that no way he’d drag Caroline into more drama just because of him.
Liam sneered. “You do know this complex only has big units, right? Rent’s not cheap. A young doc like you -how do you even afford to live here?”
Blake looked like he was still fresh out of med school. No real experience. At most, he was probably making seven or eight grand a month. The cheapest unit in this neighborhood started at 3,500.
Blake’s eyes turned icy. “That’s none of your business. Are you done talking? If so, then keep it moving.”
Just thinking about the crap Edwin and Liam had put Caroline through made his blood boil. If it weren’t for the fact that they were her brothers, he would’ve kicked them out of Kingville himself.
But he held back–for her.
Edwin temper flared. “Figures–you’re just some broke loser with no manners. People like you? You’ll be broke for life.”
With that, he walked off.
Liam’s face was flushed with anger, fists clenched. He wanted to shout back, throw some insults his way.
But before he could say a word, Edwin turned around and barked, “Come on, Liam. Don’t waste your breath on trash like him.”
So Liam swallowed his words and followed behind.
Back upstairs, Caroline finished packing the last of her things. One hand dragged her suitcase, while the other held the bundle of bedding, tied up tightly, and ready to go.
Walking into the living room and seeing no one there, she knew that the rest had all gone to work.
Just then, Wren walked out of the kitchen. “Ms. Caroline, are you leaving now?”
She’d overheard Edwin last night talking about kicking Caroline out–and had been thrilled ever since. She couldn’t wait for this moment.
She’d never liked Caroline. Deep down, she hoped Caroline would just vanish and never come back.
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Caroline had planned to confront her–about the jackfruit, among other things. But with Blake waiting downstairs, she couldn’t be bothered to bring up the matter. So, she gave Wren a cold look and turned to Neave.
