After the New Year's Eve Tragedy Her Icy Return novel Chapter 104

Chapter 104 Live Freely

Caroline was speechless after hearing such a far–fetched excuse.

He was a teacher, yet he could shamelessly say something so ridiculous?

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Seeing she wasn’t responding, the man continued, “I know you’ve had some issues with your brothers. Once we’re married, I’ll help you mend those relationships, one by one. I promise your family will be happy and harmonious again. So, will you marry me?”

“She can’t say yes to you.” A deep, pleasant voice came from nearby.

Both Caroline and the man turned to see Blake walking toward them.

Caroline was visibly surprised. “What are you doing here?”

She’d just seen him outside the Sherwood Group an hour ago. And now, here he was again at the café? What were the odds?

Blake gave her a look, his eyes dark and deep, like the ocean at night.

“I’m meeting a friend here for a chat.”

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But when he noticed the man still clutching her hand tightly, a sharp glint flashed in Blake’s eyes. His voice turned cold. “Let her go.”

The man wasn’t intimidated in the slightest. Instead of letting go, he tightened his grip.

“And who the hell are you? Why should I listen to you? She and I are about to get married. Even if I wanted to sleep with her right now, it’s none of your business!”

To Caroline, those words were utterly degrading.

Furious, she stomped hard on the man’s foot.

He cried out in pain, face contorting as he jerked his hand back and hopped around on one leg, holding his foot for a good while before settling down.

Pointing at her angrily, he snapped, “How can you just hit your husband like that?”

No wonder Edwin had told him Caroline’s attitude had changed lately–that she wasn’t as obedient as before. He’d even said he hoped they could get married soon so the guy could help straighten her out“.

The café was quiet. Even though he hadn’t raised his voice, his outburst still drew quite a few curious

stares.

Feeling the judgmental looks from all around, Caroline didn’t bother holding back.

“You’ve got to be joking, right? This is the first time we’ve met, and you’re calling yourself my husband? By that logic, since I went on a blind date every couple of days last month, I guess I have dozens of husbands now?”

The man chuckled like it didn’t matter. “If you went on so many, how come nobody wanted you?” He shrugged. “You’re making a mistake. If you miss out on me, you’ll never find anyone better. And besides, I

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