Simon's POV:
When I heard about what happened today from Elena, I immediately drove to see Caroline.
As soon as I got out of the car, I saw how lonely and sad Caroline was even though she had her back to me.
Heartbroken by this sight, I hurried over to her side, carrying several cans of beer.
I sat down next to her, and handed her an opened can of beer.
"Caroline, are you okay?"
Caroline took a sip of her beer; her eyes, filled with sadness.
"Simon, there's something about me that you don't know. My name used to be Scarlett. I've been married before, and I have three lovely children. Actually, there was four of them. It just so happened that the last child didn't get to see this world."
While she was speaking, her eyes turned red.
"Let bygones be bygones. You're no longer who you were in the past. You're Caroline now," I replied in an attempt to comfort her.
"I used to think that I've let go of the past, but it seems like I'm not that broad-minded." Caroline shook her head bitterly.
My heart ached when I saw how sad she was.
"Caroline, let me tell you something interesting."
"Oh? What would that be?"
Caroline turned her gaze towards me.
"Though I've met you for the first time just recently, I've seen a picture of your mother when I was a child," I said.
"How come you saw my mother's photo?" Caroline's eyes were widened in surprise.
"There's a photo of your mother in your father's study. I would often see it whenever I was playing there," I answered.
"I see." Caroline nodded.
I looked into her eyes with all the sincerity I could muster. "You look a lot like your mother. Back when I was a kid, I really thought she was so beautiful. I guess that's why I felt like you were so familiar. And that's probably also why I've liked you so much since the first time we met."
When I blurted out the last part of my sentence, my heart raced uncontrollably, and I could feel the tip of my ears burning up.
"Have you been living with my father ever since you were a boy?" asked Caroline.
I nodded and explained, "My father, Eason Felix, died when I was a child. That's why your father took me in."
"So our fathers know each other?"
I took a sip of beer and smiled at her. "I'll tell you all about it next time."
This time, she stopped asking questions.
Caroline stared at the sea in silence. It seemed that her mood had gotten a little better.
The mere sight of the side of her face made my heart skip a beat.
"Caroline, whatever decision you make, I'll support you," I said.
She smiled at me and said nothing.
Charles’ POV:
As I watched Caroline walk away, I felt angry and upset.
Infuriated, I glared at Raina.
It took me so long just to mend my relationship with Caroline somehow. I never thought that all of those efforts would go to waste just because of Raina.
When I recalled the disappointment in Caroline's eyes before she left, I almost couldn't breathe.
"If you want Raina to live here, fine. I won't object."
Both Raina and my mother were surprised to hear that.
I sneered and continued, "But I won't come home before she's out of the house. Mom, take care of the kids for me."
"Charles, don't leave! I need to tell you something."
Raina seemed anxious and I could tell that she wanted to hold my hand.
Disgusted of her, I dodged her hands and turned my attention to James. "Son, I'm going to look for your mother and get her back. Stay at home and look afteryour brothers, okay? Be a goodboy." "Daddy, you need to apologize to Mommy sincerely. She's softhearted. I'm sure she'll forgive you," James whispered.
I nodded in response and left without looking back.
When I closed the door, the sound of Raina's sobbing and my Mom's voice faded.
As I walked out of the Moore mansion, I called Caroline again and again.
Sadly, she didn't answer any of my calls.
Upon hearing the mechanical voice over the phone, I was flustered. All I wanted to do right now was to explain everything to Caroline.
Once I had managed to compose myself, I drove down to Garden Street.
I took some of Scarlett's favorite clothes and accessories from the room, and went to her current residence.
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