Chapter 161

When Kirk went upstairs, he saw no one in the master bedroom. Pinching his forehead, he realized that making it up to Caroline would be tough this time.

The next day, Gwen rushed to the villa during her lunch break.

“I thought you went home to your family when you shared the address.” Gwen stared at the massive villa in disbelief. “Did Kirk buy this place for real?”

“Why would I lie to you?” Caroline led Gwen upstairs.

“I was worried that you might have spent a fortune on him because you fell for his body and his looks. But…” Gwen tutted.

“Think about it–if a perfect guy like Kirk was willing to trade his body for money, you’d become upper class in no time!”

Kirk’s perfect body flashed across Caroline’s mind, causing her to blush.

“You talk a lot of nonsense nowadays.” She pushed Gwen to the guest room and said, “I’ll get you the phone.”

Gwen noticed that there was only a new pillow on the bed. She gasped, “Do you sleep in separate, rooms?”

Caroline showed her the phone. “Do you want this or not?”

Gwen chuckled. “Of course! Let me try it out.”

Caroline handed her the phone. She opened it eagerly and set it up. Then, she asked excitedly,”

Hey, have you slept with Kirk yet?”

Caroline’s face reddened. “Gwen, you shouldn’t waste your talent. Join the paparazzi, perhaps.”

“Just tell me.” Gwen unabashedly inched closer to her friend. “I asked because I care for you.”

Caroline took a bolster and slapped it on Gwen’s shoulder. “Let’s not talk about him. He’s annoying.

“What happened? Did you fight?”

Caroline turned away and grunted reluctantly.

“So, what happened?”

Caroline was unwilling to divulge the details and placed the phone in a bag. “Nothing. It was just a squabble.”

Gwen didn’t notice the change in Caroline’s expression.

She followed Caroline to help her out. All of a sudden, her attention was drawn to an exquisite gift box.

“What’s this?” Gwen picked it up and asked.

“Oh. It’s a gift from Kirk’s childhood friend.”

“Does he have a childhood friend?”

“Yeah. She’s really something.”

“Did you fight over her?” Gwen suddenly conjured an image of a typical bitch, which riled her up immediately.

Caroline took the gift box from Gwen and opened it. “No.”

Gwen wanted to prod more, but Caroline had unwrapped the gift. It was a photo album.

“Why did she give you a photo album?”

Caroline had no idea either. She flipped through the album and saw photos of Avery and Kirk. The photos spanned the years from birth to their teens–throughout Kirk’s adolescence.

In each photo, Avery smiled demurely, like a little wife who was doted on. Kirk, who stood beside her in the photos, always showed an emotionless face.

They were a pretty girl and a cool boy. They looked like a good match when they were together.

Caroline felt a pang of pain in her heart.

Gwen grabbed the album and threw it into the trashcan. “That childhood friend is pretty bitchy. Ignore her. She did that on purpose.”

Caroline bent over and picked up the album. “I’m fine.”

Gwen felt bad when she saw the expression on Caroline’s face. “Carol, don’t. It’s an eyesore. Just throw it out.”

“I can’t throw it out.” Caroline smiled. The photos were part of Kirk’s life, which she didn’t want to miss.

Gwen forced a smile. “Whatever. Let’s drop this topic. I’ll tell you some good news.”

“What’s it about?”

“Have you heard about it? Layla is in jail.”

“I know.” Caroline tried her best to ignore the album in her hand. “Mr. Strauss texted me, saying “Yeah! That’s it. I heard she was sick and needed a doctor. After she was sentenced, she cried and begged Eddy to arrange for doctors and nurses at the prison. If only that would work out. Guess what happened?”

Caroline gave her a quizzical look.

“Mr. Morrison Senior heard about the fuss and ordered Eddy to stay out of the issue. He even warned Eddy not to waste any resources on Layla unless he wanted to be disowned.”

Gwen added, “It gave me a good laugh! Layla was the greatest joke in Osbury at that time! Too bad you couldn’t see it for yourself because you were abroad.”

Caroline smiled, but she felt nothing. Her only wish was to steer clear of the Evans Family “By the way, when are you visiting Mr. Morrison Senior?”

Caroline snapped back to reality. “In two days.”

“That works. You’re going to work tomorrow.” Gwen said, “Have a good rest.”

The thought of going to work made Caroline smile. “Right. I’m going to work.”

She had never worked a day in her life. She looked forward to her new life.

The next morning, she woke up early to wash up and get ready. Half an hour later, she sat across from Kirk, dressed in a beige skirt suit.

He swallowed hard. This was his first time seeing Caroline in a professional outfit. She had a great figure, and it was accentuated by the tight suit. It was a lovely view for Kirk on such a serene morning.

He felt an urge rise in him. He asked in a low voice, “Do you need me to drive you to work since it’s your first day?”

She quietly ate her breakfast and ignored him.

The photo album from Avery had hurt her even more. Even though she knew there was nothing between Kirk and Avery, her emotions overpowered her rationality.

She thought of Avery and Kirk spending their precious teenage years together. The fact that Avery had been there to watch his growth sent Caroline into a dark place.

Suddenly, she was enveloped by Kirk’s shadow. She could smell his familiar scent Frowning, she was about to speak when he lifted her in his arms. She frantically wrapped her arms around his neck. “What are you doing?”

He pressed his face against her nose and grinned playfully “You finally spoke to me Placing her on a countertop, he confessed, “I shouldn’t have said that to you that day.”

She turned her face aside. Her neck was as graceful as a swan’s. He left some bite marks on her neck, causing her to inhale sharply. She shooed him in a teary voice, “Get away from me! Get away