Chapter 69

Chapter 69 I’ve Come To Keep You Company

Both Caroline and Paige exchanged a silent glance, understanding each other without words.

They were not in the habit of eavesdropping, so they proceeded directly toward the private room.

However, just as they took a couple of steps, Evan’s words halted them in their tracks.

“You’re pregnant? Evan’s voice sounded hoarse and filled with bewilderment.

Daniella nodded with a pitiful expression. “Evan, it’s been a month. I don’t want to force you into an

engagement because of the child. If you don’t want the baby, I can have an abortion.”

“No!” His response was icy, carrying an unmistakable intensity.

Caroline, on the other hand, felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her. She stood there

speechless, her mind unable to comprehend the situation.

Based on Evan’s tone, it seemed he intended to accept Daniella’s child.

Carol…” Paige looked at Caroline with concern.

Caroline blinked, trying to collect herself. “Let’s go…”

However, Paige grabbed her arm and led her toward the exit. “Let’s go home.”

“No.” Caroline took a deep breath. “Let’s go to the private room and have something to eat.”

Once inside the private room, Caroline sat down, her mind still reeling. She couldn’t help but touch her

belly, feeling a deep ache in her heart.

For a moment, regret washed over her. ‘Why am I pregnant? If it weren’t for my past infatuation with

Evan, my babies would definitely have someone to call a father!’

“Carol? Caroline?” Paige’s voice brought her back to reality. She looked up, dazed, and saw Paige,

whose face was filled with anger.

Paige handed her a tissue. “It’s embarrassing, Wipe away your tears.”

Caroline absentmindedly touched her face, realizing it was wet with tears.

“Stop crying. At most, I’ll help you raise the kids,” Paige comforted her.

“Men are jerks! How can he treat the mothers of his children so differently?”

Caroline whispered, “Speak softly.”

Evan was just next door, and she didn’t want to be discovered by him. She also despised seeing

Daniella flaunt herself in front of her.

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Paige rolled her eyes. “So what if he hears me? At most, I’ll resign. Then I won’t have to see that

pretentious bitch’s face every day.”

Caroline gently patted Paige’s hand. “It’s okay, I’ll be fine.”

Paige asked, “Are you really okay? Just now, you seemed as if your soul escaped your body.

Daniella keeps trying to get in between the two of you and snatch him away at every possible

corner. Why are you stepping back and giving up so easily? Ughhh! You’re killing me!”

Caroline replied, “Do you want me to be stuck between them and live a shameful life forever?”

She had had enough of being labeled as a mistress. She didn’t want to be a homewrecker. She

knew very well who she could and couldn’t fall in love with.

If she pursued Evan out of hatred for Daniella, and for the sake of their children, she might end up

ruining her entire life.

Paige relented. “Okay, forget it.”

Caroline revealed a smile. “I stand by my decision. I’m the one who chose to keep the babies.

Regardless of how my future turns out, it has nothing to do with Evan.”

After the meal, Paige drove Caroline back to Redwood Neighborhood..

When Caroline arrived home, her phone rang.

It was a call from Neil.

“Caroline, can I talk to you for a moment?”

Caroline checked the time. “What’s the matter?”

Neil explained, “My question might offend you, but after hearing about what happened, I can’t help but

ask.“1

“Go on.”

“Caroline, is it true that you were adopted?”

His voice was tinged with nervousness.

Caroline’s tone turned cold. “Are you investigating my private matters?”

Neil quickly clarified, “No, today I was out with friends, and they mentioned the fire at Cloude

Orphanage. When they brought up your name, I inquired about it. I’m sorry.”

Hearing his explanation, Caroline’s expression softened.

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After a brief pause, she answered, “Yes, my mother adopted me.”

Neil fell silent for a moment.

If it weren’t for the call still being connected as shown on the phone screen, Caroline would have

thought he had hung up.

After a while, Neil asked, “How are you planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve tomorrow?”

“Just the usual,” Caroline replied casually.

She didn’t feel the need to share her personal affairs with others.

“I’ll hang up now if you’re done. Bye

With that, she ended the call before waiting for his response.

Neil’s tone had been too telling. He almost blurted out that she was his long–lost younger sister.

The Xander family held high prestige and power. Of course, this kind of melodramatic thing. would

never happen to her, not in a million years.

She had never even considered it. Not even once.

It was New Year’s Eve.

Caroline visited the florist early in the morning and bought two bouquets of chrysanthemums

before rushing to the cemetery

Once she arrived, she placed the bouquets before Bradley and Katie’s tombstones, one for each.

Then, she took out a tissue and began wiping the dust off Katie’s photograph.

“Mom, it’s New Year’s Eve. I’ve come to keep you company.”

Tears welled up in her eyes as she touched the photograph. “I went to the orphanage, but 1

couldn’t find any relevant information. I’ve sought Mr. Hall’s help to further look into it for me.

Mom, I really want to know who I am. Please don’t be angry that I’m looking into it so soon. I just

want to reclaim what I’ve lost…”

As she spoke, she suddenly heard footsteps behind her.