Chapter 42

Caroline had heard a lot about Eddy’s second uncle, but they’d never met before. Despite that, why

was he so concerned about her?

“Um.. he didn’t explain why, did he?”

“No, he didn’t,” replied Mr. Sander.,

“Alright, thanks.” Caroline sounded slightly dejected because she’d been expecting more.

Upon hanging up, she opened her laptop and started scouring the internet for any information on Eddy’s second uncle.

The man had spent most of his life overseas, so there was barely any news about him at home. A moment later, she realized that even his name wasn’t mentioned anywhere.

Frustrated about her fruitless investigation, Caroline began brushing her hair. Then, she suddenly recalled what the journalists yelled the other day.

According to them, Eddy’s second uncle attended the auction …

Had he noticed Brie bullying her? Perhaps he’d decided to intervene personally because he wanted to protect his family’s reputation?

Caroline massaged her throbbing temples.

Since it was so difficult to figure out the answer, why not just ask him directly?

She pulled out her phone and gave Jude a call. “Grandpa.”

“Carrie!” The old man sounded like he was in a good mood today. “So you finally remembered to

give this old man a call.”

“I’m sorry, Grandpa.”

“Hahaha, I like your honesty. Now tell me, what brings you to Grandpa? Ah! I’m going to lose this

round…”

himself. Confused, Caroline asked him,‘ What

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at the moment. This kid’s smart! We barely started, and he’s already

by surprise. So he was right

I’m surprised he’s equally good at chess. So when are you

him? Alright,

stole a glance at Kirk

was moving his

-slightly.

Caroline

moment later, Jude’s voice came over the line. “He says no problem. You pick a time and place, and he’ll meet

out a long

she was going to meet

living room, only to be greeted by silence. It appeared

before darting back into her room to pick out

outfit for her meeting.

at Kirk as he passed his phone to the

Caroline.”

all,” Kirk answered

that the bond between her and

soon.”

you say

truth from me. I’m old, but I’m far from senile.”

he got up from

one who raised Carrie, she’s been taking care of Eddy for so long

that I started to regard her as my granddaughter–in–law. It’s a shame

to

“Uncle Jude…”

hand dismissively. “I heard she’s married. Is that

hesitated for a moment

old man sighed. “Then do you

of annoyance in his

no average Joe Jude stared at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen

who that man is!”

of emotions swirled in Kirk’s gaze when he

tell you that Carrie is a good girl. My time’s running out, and if Eddy doesn’t change

was about to nod in agreement when the old man

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