After the New Year's Eve Tragedy Her Icy Return novel Chapter 27

Chapter 27 Once Bitten, Twice Shy

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Caroline getting out of the car happened to catch the eye of Ruth, who was standing at the supermarket entrance making a phone call.

Ruth glanced at the man a few times, shock flashing in her eyes.

She had finally gotten a look at Caroline’s man.

She never expected Caroline to be with an old man–this guy could practically be her father.

“Mom, I just discovered something unbelievable. I’ll tell

you later.

Ruth hung up and secretly took a flurry of pictures and videos of the scene in front of her.

After capturing several shots, she immediately sent them to Wren.

Then, she followed up with a voice message. “Oh my God! I can’t believe Caroline found herself an old man. Judging by his clothes, he probably has some money.

“Mom, hurry up and tell her brothers and the neighbors in the neighborhood about this.”

Once the neighborhood found out that Caroline was dating an older man, gossip and scrutiny would overwhelm her.

Wren was both shocked and delighted when she saw the video.

Coincidentally, Miguel was off work and at home today. She immediately took her phone to the study to share the “good news” with him.

“Mr. Miguel, take a look at this video.”

Miguel watched it, his brows furrowing tightly.

“Who is this man next to Caroline?”

Wren’s expression was smug. “He’s probably Ms. Caroline’s boyfriend. He was the one who picked her up in the rain yesterday, too.

Hearing this, Miguel’s brows furrowed even deeper, and his face darkened further.

He had expected Caroline to end up with some good–for–nothing, but he never imagined she’d be with someone nearly as old as their father.

Wouldn’t this be a disgrace to the Somertons?

Absolutely not!

Caroline didn’t have to be happy, but she couldn’t allow the Somertons to become the subject of gossip and ridicule.

He looked up at Wren. “Did you ask your friend when they can come to examine Caroline?”

Wren smiled. “I did. He said he could come this afternoon.”

This afternoon…” Miguel hesitated..

He had just seen a news update–tonight, the Graysons

bring up the marriage proposal and gauge their reach ere hosting a chanty banquet. He wanted to use the opportunity to

That way, he could make plans early.

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Chapter 27 Once Bitten, Twice Shy

“Understood. Mr. Miguel. Wren agreed readily, but her mind was already scheming.

Perfect timing.

Among all the brothers, Miguel was the only one who still somewhat sided with Caroline.

She had worried he might be difficult to fool.

But if he wasn’t home tonight, then sending Caroline to the psychiatric hospital would be almost a done deal.

By the time Caroline returned from the supermarket, Miguel had already left.

Only Wren remained at home.

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Caroline felt a little thirsty. After putting away the groceries, she went to the kitchen, grabbed a fruit knife, and prepared to peel an apple.

Wren was mopping the living room when she saw Caroline walking toward her with the knife in hand.

In an instant, the horrifying scene from the night before flashed through her mind. Panicked, she immediately threw down the mop, grabbed her phone from the coffee table, and bolted for the front door as if running for her life.

There was no way she was staying alone in the house with Caroline again.

Watching her flee like a mouse seeing a cat, Caroline couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

So this was what they meant by once bitten, twice shy.