Chapter 20

“Why don’t you spend your time being a pushy parent on Improving yourself instead?”

Sarah recognized Kirk’s voice right away. Raising her voice, she said, “My family’s affairs are none of your business! Where are you two? Don’t you dare tell me you’re at Caroline’s!”

“Don’t you worry.” Kirk had a bad impression of his mother–in–law. His voice dripped with bitterness. “If Caroline’s your daughter, stop telling her to marry Eddy Morrison. She doesn’t like hearing it, and neither do 1.”

Sarah snorted derisively. “How dare you compare yourself with Eddy. He’s the most Influential figure in Osbury. In Easton, no one could-

Kirk hung up instantly. Caroline noticed his pursed lips and thought that he had gotten pissed off again. This time though, she was not afraid of him. On the contrary, she felt something warm spread in her chest. “Thank you,” she said.

the phone and was met with her clear, pristine gaze. He wanted to say something, but the words lodged in his

stood. “Then you’ll

“I’ll be leaving.”

he walked toward the

“The city center.”

the city center were pricey, so he could most probably

frowned. He thought of his luxury

don’t you move into my house?” Caroline looked down

her head and laughed. “It’s fine.” He was afraid that if they lived together, something like what happened earlier would

voice filled with a

a sleepless

Kirk took off his clothes and threw himself into the cool bathtub. The after–effect of that kiss was

side, Caroline tossed and turned in her bed, unable to sleep. It was when dawn came that she finally fell asleep. However, Caroline only managed to get a few minutes of sleep when someone came banging at her door. Shocked, she shot up from bed

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