After the New Year's Eve Tragedy Her Icy Return novel Chapter 138

Chapter 138 Solution

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Alaina had always been the smart one. Whenever Edwin faced a tough decision, it was usually her who helped him figure things out.

Maybe she really did have a solution this time.

With a bright smile, Alaina tilted her face up toward him and said, “Didn’t you want to set Caroline up with someone before? Well, my cousin’s son is still single. If Caroline marries him, it would make us family on both sides. She’d probably stop threatening to release that video.”

She had already spent quite some time trying to find Caroline a good match–someone young, successful, and well–off.

And now, to protect Helen’s future, she had no choice but to offer Caroline up to her lazy, freeloading cousin.

Edwin was puzzled. He asked, “You mean Wren’s son–the one who’s been loafing around the house for years with no job?”

Alaina forced a smile and said, “Yes, that’s him. But he’s job–hunting now. He’s younger than us, so it won’t be hard for him to land something soon.”

Edwin’s expression turned sour. He quickly waved her off. “Absolutely not. No way.”

He’d met Wren’s son a few times. The guy was sloppy, bad–tempered, and downright disrespectful.

One time, Edwin had even seen him kick his own mother in the middle of the street.

There was no way he could let Caroline marry someone who was hurting his own mother.

Caroline was still his sister, after all. Their mother had loved her dearly.

Even for the sake of their mother’s peace, Edwin couldn’t bring himself to let Caroline marry someone like that a man with no money, no character, and no future.

Alaina’s smile froze on her face. The light in her eyes dimmed. “He’s not a bad–looking guy, and he’s trying to get a job. Why not give him a chance?”

“At the very least,” Edwin said, carefully avoiding eye contact, “Caroline deserves someone with a better family background. And your cousin’s family…” He trailed off, not wanting to offend her outright.

But the look of obvious distaste on his face said everything, and it only made Alaina more furious.

She crossed her arms tightly and glared at him, her voice sharp with anger. “Oh, so now you’re being picky? Let me tell you something–Caroline got involved with some rich older guy. And let’s be honest, most wealthy older men are already married. That makes her a mistress. And my cousin? He doesn’t even care about that. He’s willing to marry someone who used to be a homewrecker. She should be grateful, not acting like she’s too good for him!”

Edwin opened his mouth to argue but stopped when he saw she was holding back tears. He ended up saying nothing.

Seeing he had no intention of sneaking Alaina softened her tone though the threat beneath her words was

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Alaina’s mood instantly lifted. “That’s all I wanted to hear. Don’t worry about the rest–I’ll handle everything.”