Caroline‘s POV
When i arrived at the hospital, 1 saw a familiar car parking at the gate.
With his long legs crossed, Charles leaned against the car door, a cigarette between his lips as he
patted his parents for a lighter.
He must have seen me out of the corner of his eye, because he immediately put his cigarette away and
walked over to me.
Before I could offer some form of greeting, Charles clasped my hand in his.
A shy smile bloomed on my face and tried to wrench my hand free, but Charles only tightened his
grip.A smile tugged at his lips when he stared at me.
"You are wearing the ring.You‘re mine."
My smile turned into a flaming red hue and my lashes lowered.
Bravely, I returned my gaze to his and murmured "We‘ll go and see Grandma later.It‘s too blatant."
"Can‘t I hold my wife‘s hand?" Charles asked lightly and hugged me as we walked into the hospital.
‘Charles, Caroline, here you are."
Alice‘s voice broke into our embrace and I turned my head to see her standing outside Chastine‘s
door.I quickly disengaged myself from Charles and hurried towards Alice.
"Why are you waiting at the door? Grandma…"
"Christine is fine.The doctor is doing a routine examination inside."
Her words were a soothing balm on the anxiety that struck me when I saw her standing there.A petite
figure hurried past me and hugged Charles just before I opened my mouth to say something to Alice.
"Charles, long time no see."she shouted happily.
"Who are you?"
Charles frowned and pushed the woman away.
But the second I saw her, I recognized her.She was Nevaeh.
It had been years since I last saw Nevaeh.I remembered that when we were children, Charles, Rita,
Nevaeh and I often played together.
But not long after, Nevaeh moved to a different house and it would be years later when I heard through
the grapevine that she had gotten married in the UK.
Nevaeh wore a white blouse and her hair was in a high ponytail today.
With her round, lovely eyes free of make–up, Nevaeh looked like a delicate doll.
When I saw that Nevaeh was staring at me, I turned my head away and gazed at the floor.
"Charles, Caroline, this is Nevaeh.Do you remember her?"
Alice explained, trying to introduce her and mitigate Nevaeh‘s embarrassment when Charles failed to
recognize her.
"Yes, I remember her.Nevaeh hasn‘t really changed much over the years," I replied with a smile.
With a wide smile, Nevaeh left Charles‘ side and came over to hug me.
"Scarlett… no.I heard your name is now Caroline.I might not have changed much, but you definitely
have.I remember that when we were still in kindergarten, you used to go to the school gate to wait for
Charles every day after school."
Charles raised his eyebrows and looked at me.
"Really? You have liked me since kindergarten? My face reddened, and I turned my head without
answering him.
"Charles, don‘t you remember? When I was a child, you kept saying that you would marry me when I
grew up.You liked to be with me while Caroline always chased after you," Nevaeh said with a sweet
smile.
"Really?"
Charles frowned in disapproval.
It was true that when we were children, Charles wanted to marry Nevaeh.
But it was because Charies had made a silly bet with the children in the neighborhood that the one who
named Nevaeh fist could get a full set of the Marvel heroes
"Yes, Caroline Am I right"
"don‘t remember," I replied flippantly and didn‘t say anything else.
"Why would you? You were not particularly bright when we were children, so it‘s no surprise that you
don‘t remember"
There was a subtle hint of challenge in Nevaeh‘s eyes when she stared at me.
"I thought it would be easier to get along with you if I pretended not to remember that, but I didn‘t
expect you to take it seriously." I returned her stare with a sneer.
"Charles, when did Caroline become so mean?"
Pouting, Nevaeh turned tearful eyes on Charles.
"I don‘t mind.I like Caroline regardless of what she is like." Charles interrupted her and hugged me.
Nevaeh still didn‘t give up.
"When you were a child, you didn‘t like Caroline at all."
"You don‘t know me that well as you think.Besides, people change as they grow."
There was a hint of coldness in Charles‘ eyes even as he smiled at her.
Warmth filled my heart and I snickered quietly.
Nevaeh stiffened and she turned to Alice with wide eyes.
"Alice, look, they are bullying me."
"Charles didn‘t bully you.He‘s used to protecting people he cares."
Alice patted her hand, waving away Nevaeh‘s complaints.
Just then, the door of the ward opened and Hugo walked out.
Alice hurried over and met Hugo halfway.
"Dr.Neame, how is she? Can she be discharged now?"
Hugo glanced at us before returning his attention to Alice, "She‘s fine now, but she can‘t be discharged
yet.We still need to put her under medical observation for a week at least."
Through the glass window, I saw Christine lying in bed with her eyes closed.She looked very tired and I
felt that right now was not the best time to disturb her.
I turned around and attempted to leave.
When I turned around, Charles stopped me.
"Caroline, let‘s invite Nevaeh to dinner tonight."
When I noticed Nevaeh‘s nervous smile, I agreed with a small nod.
"Charles, I‘ve actually returned to ask for your help,"
Nevaeh announced from her spot next to Charles at the dinner table.
"What‘s wrong?"
Charles shifted closer to me as he asked the question.
Nevaeh spared a second to look at me before answering Charles in a quiet voice.
"This matter is related to my reputation and I would not like others to be privy to it.Caroline, you are not
the type to eavesdrop on other people‘s private discussions, are you?"
Correctly interpreting the meaning behind the question, I inclined my head.
"Not at all.I‘m not particularly interested in your personal affairs."
"Alright then, Charles.We will have our discussion after dinner."
A delighted smile graced her face as she made the declaration.
"I heard that you are divorced.Is that true?"
Nevaeh then asked in a neutral voice.
A sharp pain lanced through my heart and I gasped, but Charles gripped my hand tightly before I could
react.
"You heard right, but we are getting remarried soon."
Even though his answer was meant for Nevaeh, his gaze was firmly on me when he spoke..
"I will give you another grand wedding.And just like our first wedding, we will put a ring on each other‘s
finger again."
Charles‘ eyes lit up as he stated at me capocantly The grip on my hand was a bit rough but I couldn't
cap bar burst into laughter
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