Chapter 78 How Dare You Think of Another Man?
David’s unexpected question sent Elizabeth into a state of panic.
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After all, she was just a stand–in, a pretender, and the weight of her anxiety was overwhelming.
Could Mr. Ellison have discovered something?
“It… it was me, Mr. Ellison,” Elizabeth said nervously, nodding in affirmation. “Didn’t you investigate already? My father booked the room; I was resting inside, and then you came in, and everything just happened naturally.”
David didn’t linger on her response and simply walked back towards the Ellison residence.
Why am I feeling this way? What’s wrong with me?
That night had been his wedding night with Caroline, the very day they were meant to start their life together. Caroline was the bride; she should have been in the bridal suite.
There was no way she could have been at the hotel.
Caroline entered her room, picked up her sleepwear, and made her way to the bathroom for a bath. Her body felt completely drained.
She let herself sink into the tub, the warm water washing away her fatigue, and shut her eyes.
Her thoughts drifted to the skincare formulas she had been working on, but soon, Elizabeth’s hateful expression replaced them.
Caroline knew she had to uncover solid evidence to prove that Elizabeth was behind her kidnapping. Without evidence, David would never believe her or take action against Elizabeth.
Even if he couldn’t bring himself to punish his beloved mistress harshly, he would at least need to put on a show and give Caroline the justice she deserved.
It would also send a clear message to Elizabeth–not to act recklessly or scheme behind her back again. Caroline wasn’t someone to trifle with.
How could I possibly gather the evidence? And where should I even start?
She was just a pregnant woman, working long hours and enduring David’s control every night.
If only someone could assist her. Who could help me?
Then, a thought struck her.
“Nach!” Caroline’s ever enonned onen as che blurted the name aland
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Nash was the best choice.
He was the father of her child, and protecting their baby’s safety was his duty.
Besides, Nash owed her–he had wronged her, and it was time for him to make things right.
Caroline wouldn’t tell him she was carrying his child, but she could still demand his help
when necessary.
It was all for the baby.
As the father, Nash had every reason to step up and help.
The idea gave her hope, and for the first time, she felt optimistic.
But her relief was short–lived. A deep voice came from the bathroom doorway.
“Who were you just calling? Hmm?”
Startled, Caroline turned to see David leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, his eyes brimming with fury.
She instinctively covered her chest. “How did you get in here?”
She distinctly remembered locking the door.
“I asked you a question,” David demanded, his voice cold. “Whose name were you calling? Answer me!”
Caroline bit her lip in frustration, cursing her carelessness.
She hadn’t meant to say Nash’s name aloud, and certainly not for David to overhear.
Taking a deep breath, she responded bluntly. “You already heard me. Why are you even asking?”
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David’s expression darkened as he strode towards her, the sharp click of his shoes echoing in the bathroom.
Panicking, Caroline reached for a towel, but David was too quick. He lifted her out of the tub in one swift motion.
Water splashed everywhere, soaking his clothes and shoes, but he didn’t seem to care.
“Caroline,” he growled, his voice filled with rage, “you stay under my watch all day, and yet you dare to let another man cross your mind? Are you begging for trouble?”
David’s jealousy erupted, pushing him to the brink of madness.
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What makes Nash deserving of a place in her heart? How is he even worthy?
