In the reflection of a wine glass, she smiled sweetly, and he looked at her like she was his whole world.
I gave it a like. Just as he would’ve wanted.
Then I quietly packed my bags.
The next afternoon, Caroline finally messaged me.
She asked me to come to the Baker Family’s old house.
The moment I stepped inside, her parents’ faces dropped when they noticed I came empty-handed.
“Caroline works day and night at the bureau. As her husband, can’t you at least bring something to show respect to us?” her father snapped. “What are you trying to prove by walking in here like that?”
The relatives sitting around cast me looks of thinly veiled contempt.
“You’ve been married five years and still think you’re the young master of the Crow Family?” someone scoffed. “The Crow Family’s been bankrupt for ages. If it weren’t for Caroline using all her savings to pay off your debts, you’d still be out there selling your pride to survive.”
“They’re your in-laws,” someone else chimed in. “Your own parents are long gone. Can’t you show some manners? From the way you act, it’s like Caroline forced you to marry her!”
Just then, Karl arrived at the door, carrying a full load of expensive health products.