After the New Year's Eve Tragedy Her Icy Return novel Chapter 136

Chapter 136 The Bracelet

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Her father had always been a man of swift action–once he said he’d silence Caroline, he surely had a way to

do it.

Meanwhile, Caroline was in the kitchen, packing up in a hurry. But despite the rush, she never actually planned to show that video to Linden.

She knew someone like him–who’d spent most of his life surrounded by women–wouldn’t be shocked by a mere hug on camera.

Besides, from the looks of it, Helen and that mystery man had only just begun their entanglement. They were in the honeymoon phase, all lovey–dovey. There’d be more.

And when there was, wouldn’t it be better for Linden to see it with his own eyes?

But what she hadn’t expected was that while she was trying to stay out of trouble, trouble came knocking anyway.

That night, freshly showered and curled up in bed with her phone, Caroline was caught off guard by an incoming call.

It was Edwin. She frowned slightly, unsure if he was calling about the company or about Helen.

After a short hesitation, she answered.

Edwin’s voice was calm, almost casual. “Caroline, tomorrow’s Saturday. Come home in the morning. Let’s all have lunch together–as a family.”

Caroline let out a mocking smile. “You must’ve forgotten your own words. You were the one who said I wasn’t part of the family. If that’s true, how could we possibly still be a family?”

She didn’t know what prompted Edwin’s sudden change in tone, but she was sure it wasn’t just about a family meal.

Edwin clearly heard the sarcasm. He gave a low grunt, clearly irritated. “We’re siblings. What kind of siblings hold grudges overnight? I think it’s time we had a proper talk. Let’s do it tomorrow.”

Caroline’s tone was cool. “You’re right–siblings shouldn’t hold grudges. But we’re not siblings. So there’s nothing to talk about.”

If she followed his lead and obediently went back, all she’d find waiting for her was resentment–and maybe a trap or two.

Edwin, who had been trying so hard to keep his composure, began to lose it. The anger was burning hotter

in his heart.

He gritted his teeth and asked, “Do you have to be this difficult?”

“I’m not being difficult. I’m just stating the facts.” Caroline paused, then added, “And you can stop playing your little games. I’m not the same girl you used to push around.”

“What little games? When have I ever pushed you around?” Edwin was practically growling now. “Everything

I’ve done has been for your own good. You’re just too blind to see it! I’ll say this one last time-he there

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Chapter 136 The Bracelet

His voice was sharp and oppressive, but Caroline remained unmoved. “I heard you. But I’m. coming.”

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busy. I won’t be

Shaking off the memories clouding her mind, Caroline asked warily, “You really found it? Or are you lying to me?”