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.

He wanted to say something, but

Caroline stood. “Then you’ll

“I’ll be leaving.”

toward the door. “Where do you

“The city center.”

for rent in the city center were pricey, so he could most probably only afford to rent

of his luxury apartment and

must be hard for you. Why don’t you move into my house?” Caroline looked

and laughed. “It’s fine.” He was afraid that if they

with a

a

The after–effect of that kiss was a bit too much. It took more than

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

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