FreeNovelChapter 436 Christmas Eve
Evan couldn’t help but ask, “Are you trying to use him or get close to him?”
Caroline was taken aback. “If you don’t trust me, why bother asking pointless questions?”
Evan insisted, “I just want to know the truth!”
Caroline snapped, “Must you label everything I say as a lie?” She couldn’t control her frustration.
I must be crazy for trying to explain to him earlier. He’ll never believe me anyway, she thought to
herself.
Evan scoffed “Are you getting upset because I called you out?”
Caroline clenched her fists and took a deep breath. “Will you please get checked at the hospital for
paranoia? Stop torturing me! I can’t take your constant suspicion anymore!”
Caroline stormed out of the room, leaving Evan alone on the sofa.
‘Which one is the real her? he wondered.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn the afternoon, Caroline told Paige about Alex’s explanation.
Paige replied, “Let him be. I’m going to take a nap.‘
Caroline didn’t say more and focused on her work.
At 2:30 p.m., Caroline received a message that her children had completed their physical
examinations.
She also received a text from Scott.
Scott sent a photo of the school with the caption: I was worried Lia might be scared of needles, so
I took time off from work and joined the hospital’s health check–up team here. Don’t worry. Lia
and the others are very brave.]
Before she could reply, Casey messaged her.
Casey: [Were you okay last night? Did Evan bother you?]
Caroline sneered
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Caroline: [We had a heart–to–heart talk about you.]
Casey: [As expected, but you don’t seem shaken by him.]
Caroline: [Don’t let him tag along next time. Even if you don’t feel awkward, I find it uncomfortable.
Casey: [Of course. I don’t want to get into a fight with him either.] 1
Caroline looked disgusted.
Caroline: [Isn’t this suffering of your own making?
Casey: [You have a point. So, what’s your plan?]
Casey left the initiative to Caroline this time, waiting to see if she would take action against Evan.
Caroline: I’ll let you know when I have something.]
Casey: [Sure, take your time. I’ll wait for your message]
After replying to the texts, Caroline pondered deeply. She knew Casey was testing her
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmdetermination for revenge. She couldn’t rush to extract information now, or her motives would be
exposed. She needed to plan her revenge against Evan carefully.
Caroline collected herself and replied to Scott’s text
Caroline. I can relax knowing you’re with the children. Would you like to come over for dinner
tonight?)
Scott: [I’m on the night shift. I changed my schedule for Christmas Eve so we can spend it together.]
Caroline was shocked. Is it Christmas already?!‘
She had put Daniella’s matter on hold after Jamie’s death, realizing she couldn’t proceed with her plan
due to unforeseen circumstances. She needed to find an opportunity to expose Daniella’s identity soon.
Scott: [Are you busy?]
Caroline (I was lost in thought, sorry]
Scott: (Hmm. Can I help ease your mind?
Caroline: [You’re quite the charmer these days, Scott.]
Scott: [I’m just kidding. Tell me, what’s bothering you?]
Caroline pondered
Caroline: [I’d like to visit the Xanders on Christmas Eve]
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