After the New Year's Eve Tragedy Her Icy Return novel Chapter 75

In this household, Edwin’s word was law. Even Miguel didn’t dare go against him–Caroline? She had even less say.

But Caroline didn’t even glance at Liam. Her cold, steady gaze remained locked on Edwin’s face.

“You want me to go back to how things were before? Could you be more specific–what exactly do you mean by ‘before‘?

“You mean waking up before dawn every day to cook breakfast for everyone, then packing lunch to bring to Helen at the office, rushing home early in the evening to cook dinner, and staying up late into the night making hangover broth for you after your business banquets–is that what you mean?”

“That’s right,” Edwin replied without hesitation, not sensing a single issue with that arrangement. He paused, adding, “You don’t need to keep,doing that delivery job. Tomorrow morning, I go back to work at the company. As for your position–listen to whatever your Liam arranges.”

Caroline’s lips curved into a mocking smile. “And if he assigns me to clean the toilets, Edwin–would that be appropriate?”

As she said this, her eyes slid toward Liam.

If she followed through and obeyed their so–called arrangements, she could already guess what would happen–Liam would make her scrub toilets, just like he’d said before.

And Edwin wouldn’t care in the slightest.

Waving impatiently, Edwin said, “I’ve made myself clear. What job you do is up to your Liam. That’s the end of it. Now go wash up and get to bed early. I hope you won’t let me down.”

Earlier, he’d heard from Liam that Caroline had become stubborn and disobedient–but seeing her now, she didn’t seem that bad.

In fact, the fact that she even asked the question meant she was somewhat listening to him. He stood up, thinking the conversation was over.

But Caroline opened her mouth again. “Sorry, Edwin, but I must disappoint you this time.”

Edwin had just lifted his foot to take a step when he stopped mid–motion, his leg freezing in the air before coming back down. He turned, towering over her. “What did you just say?”

Caroline lifted her head, locking eyes with his harsh stare–completely unafraid. “I said, from now on, I’m not cooking for this family anymore. I’m not delivering anyone’s meals. I’m not staying up late waiting for you to come home. And since I’ve already left the factory, I have no reason to go back.”

With every sentence she spoke, Edwin’s brows drew tighter and tighter.

By the end, his eyebrows were practically knotted together.

It was like he couldn’t believe what he’d just heard–such cold, detached words from Caroline. He stood frozen for several long seconds before finally squeezing out a few words.

“Do you even know what you’re saying?”

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