Chapter 4
An inexplicable panic gripped Caleb’s heart as he couldn’t see her eyes, so he leaned down to take off her sunglasses.
He was stunned in the next second.
Her eyes were bloodshot and swollen, which suggested she had cried hard, and the deep sadness and grievances within them were accusing his unforgivable sins silently.
His heart ached hard, and he couldn’t help but crouch down and hold her hand.
“Licia, you’ve been crying? What happened?”
Phalicia took back her hand and stared outside the floor–to–ceiling window with tears in her eyes.
“There wasn’t even a wedding. We just registered our marriage. Are we really married?”
Caleb held her hand again, more tightly this time. His eyes flickered away for just a second before he firmly said, “That’s hardly an issue. I’ll book a wedding venue right now.”
She looked at him, seemingly slightly better. “And my parents have to be
there as well.”
Hearing this, he parted his lips and said hesitantly, “But they’re far away in that remote village. It’ll be a great hassle… Don’t you think?”
She said while sneering deep down, “I guess you have a point. Then let’s go back and visit them. I’ve been so swamped these couple of months and
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haven’t gotten time to see them. We can take the chance to bring them back so that they can finalize details about the wedding, the hotel, and anything else. Living in Haerford will be easier for them, too.”
Frowning slightly, Caleb looked hesitant.
Tears streamed down her cheeks again. “Caleb… You don’t want that?”
A glistening tear rolled down her cheek and landed on the back of his hand.
It was cold, yet his hand twisted sharply, as if he had been burned.
Then he wiped her tears away and said, “What are you talking about? Of course, that’s what I want, too. I’ll do everything to make you happy. I’ll go make arrangements now.”
After saying this, he went out with his phone.
The moment he walked out the door, the sorrow on Phalicia’s face vanished. She pulled out eye drops and applied them to her sore eyes.
She tilted her head back and closed her eyes, and a few ideas started forming in her mind.
Melvin was sick and had to receive medical treatment in time.
She was the guarantee of the Jewelry Department’s interests, and Caleb was using her to make his first love jealous. So, he wouldn’t have a fallout with her for now.
She could exploit that to better carry out her revenge plan.
Everything would be over within two months. Would she end up being discarded by Caleb and Carlene? Or would she destroy them and walk away with everything? She was so curious to know.
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Soon, Caleb entered again.
He seemed anxious with his phone in hand.
“I’ve just talked to the village head. Melvin’s ill.”
She sprang to her feet at once. “What? Is it serious? I’ll go see him!”
But he stopped her and comforted her gently, “Calm down. I’ve asked James to go back with a caregiver. He’ll transfer Melvin to a high–end rehabilitation center downtown. The secluded treatment there is the best. Once Melvin feels better, we’ll discuss wedding details right away.”
“Secluded treatment?” Her breath hitched.
Ruffling her hair, he explained softly, “Yes, it’s required because of his condition. With Aiyana by his side, I’m sure he won’t feel lonely. Licia, focus on the Jewelry Department’s winter collection for now. I promise- with me here, nothing will happen to Melvin.”
Phalicia’s heart went cold.
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