Chapter 177 Divorce (2)

“Are you saying that I’m oppressing him?” Ethan raised an eyebrow and glanced at Caleb.

Which sentence I said implied that? Caleb was dumbfounded. “Well, if that’s considered oppression, everyone would want to be oppressed…” This was his real thought. I seem to have let Mr. Knight use his power to oppress

me too.

Suddenly, a stony gaze swept over him, and he immediately fell silent.

At this moment, Alice was in the Knight Residence. She walked over to Caroline, who was playing with toys, and decided to talk seriously with her. “Caroline, can I talk to you for a second?”

“What do you want to talk to me about, Mommy?” Caroline quickly looked up at her. Yet, her shining black eyes were filled with nervousness and concern.

Seeing Caroline like this, Alice felt her heart wrench and was reluctant, but she still had to talk to her. After all, she couldn’t stay in the Knight Residence with Caroline forever. She would eventually have to leave. Right now, she was just leaving a little earlier.

In fact, it was best for her to leave now since Caroline had already completely adapted to life in the Knight Residence. If she continued to stay, it would only make Caroline develop a habit and dependence on the current situation. On top of that, what she was about to do next would be dangerous, and she didn’t want Caroline to be affected in any way.

“Caroline is a big girl now. So, we need to talk…” She didn’t hug Caroline as she usually did but sat across from her, maintaining eye contact. It was a sign that this conversation was going to be a calm discussion, not a mother demanding something from her child.

to being stubborn. “I’m still little. I’m still a

Alice didn’t know what to say. How am I supposed to continue this conversation?

around Alice’s neck right away. “I will listen to everything you say. Please don’t leave me, Mommy.” After thinking for a moment, she added, “I can also make Daddy listen

was stunned for a moment. Make Ethan listen to everything I say?

to do. She was certain that there was a third party behind Charles, but the person she sent to investigate hadn’t

and her brother was of utmost importance to her, and she was equally determined to ensure that Caroline remained out

tasks required her to handle them under the identity of Tanner, so she had to lie low. She couldn’t continue to appear as Alice in the Knight

about to speak again, Ethan

are you doing?” When he saw Caroline tightly hugging Alice’s neck, his brows slightly furrowed. “Caroline, let

looked up and glared at him. “Hmph, stupid

utterly confused by the scolding. This

go back to our room, Mommy.” The angry Caroline tugged on Alice and headed upstairs. Stupid Daddy is useless. He can’t even

seems

a sigh. It seems I need to find another opportunity to

What did I do?” Ethan felt unfairly treated and frustrated. One is my daughter and the other is my

useless. Why do I need you?” Caroline huffed disdainfully. Mommy is about to

by his wife, but his daughter was rejecting him too. What’s going

no longer the same person he used to be. In the past, if he was rejected, he would just let it end there. But now, even though he was blatantly rejected, he didn’t

of energy when arguing with Ethan. There was no more tension or worry than earlier. Moreover, their banter seemed natural, indicating that she had fully accepted him. From there, she could tell that he genuinely cared for Caroline. If that was the case, she could leave with peace of

but glance at Ethan. At that moment, Ethan happened to look up, and their eyes

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