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Chapter 330 David Thought Caroline Was Dead, But She Did Nothing
David let out a cold snort. “So now you’re blaming me instead?”
Caroline felt even guiltier.
She was trying to shift the blame and change the subject–but David wasn’t taking the bait.
“Caroline, are you seriously upset that I disturbed your sleep?” he asked, his tone sharp. “Hmm?”
She mumbled, “At least you know.”
David’s expression darkened. The frustration in him kept growing.
But there was nothing he could do. What could he possibly do to Caroline? Nothing. He wouldn’t dare.
Besides, he was the one who thought she was dead. From start to finish, she had done absolutely nothing.
“Who taught you to fall asleep in the bathtub?” he scolded. “What if the water got cold? What if you slipped under? What if you caught a cold? If I hadn’t come back in time and found you lying there, were you planning to sleep in there until morning?
Caroline shot back, “I’m a grown woman. I can take care of myself. And I’ve never heard of anyone drowning in their own bathtub. But thanks for your concern, David. Instead of wasting time lecturing me, why don’t you… send everyone outside away?”
Her voice got quieter toward the end.
Even though only the two of them were in the bathroom and no one else knew exactly what had happened, the entire Ellison residence must be buzzing with speculation after all the commotion.
If people found out the truth…
She’d be humiliated all the way!
David scoffed but made no move to leave. Instead, he leaned in even closer.
The fabric of his shirt brushed against her exposed skin.
“Caroline.” His eyes narrowed. “When exactly did you wake up?”
“Huh? 1-1.
She stammered, panicking.
Crap, Crap. Crap.
He was definitely about to ask if she had overheard anything.
She absolutely couldn’t admit it! If she did, she was dead. There was no way she’d get a moment’s peace tonight.
“Answer me.” David grabbed her wrist and yanked her into his arms.
Caroline felt the heat of his gaze burning down on her.
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“L… I don’t really remember,” she said. “I just heard the ambulance sirens. It was loud. Then I heard people talking, but I couldn’t make out what they were saying. And then…. I woke up.”
She had no idea if David would buy it, but this was the best she could come up with.
Hopefully, it would be enough to fool him.
David pressed his lips into a thin line. “Are you sure?”
“Yeah.” Caroline nodded. “I was exhausted after everything that happened at the celebration party. The moment I got home, I washed my hair, took a bath, and passed out. That’s why I slept so deeply. Otherwise, I would’ve woken up the second you walked into the bathroom.”“
David lowered his gaze, studying her as if weighing the truth in her words,
Caroline quickly added, “I mean, you know how conservative I am. Do you really think I’d just let you waltz into the bathroom while I’m naked and let you carry me out–without putting up a fight?”
The crease between David’s brows eased slightly.
That… made sense.
Caroline hated being touched: When it came to intimacy, she was always shy and reserved.
Every time he tried to get close to her, she’d push him away with all her strength. But just now she had been completely still.
After a moment. David lifted a hand and gently tilted her chin up,
Caroline had no choice but to meet his gaze.
“So.” David murmured, “you’re saying that when I thought you were dead, you didn’t hear a single word I said?”
That
That was the real thing David cared about.
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