Chapter 1127

When I went back to the hotel, I sent Lucas a message. [Caroline: I know you mean well. Even so, please send the men you sent to protect me away. I don’t need your protection! Lucas, even if something happened to me... Zachary will protect me. I’m sorry. I have my concerns.] I knew Lucas liked me, but I did not want to take advantage of it. After all, we are not related to each other. [Lucas: Alright. I’ll call them off now.] I hesitated for a long while before I sent my next reply. [Caroline: Thank you.] [Lucas: Sorry, Miss. I troubled you again.] Lucas sounded petty and low. I quickly replied to clarify things. [Caroline: No, no, no. I don’t mean it that way. It’s just…I’m in no position to accept your protection! Because…unlike Henry and Wallace who are my brothers and Zachary who’s my husband, we’re not related. I don’t deserve the unconditional protection that you so willingly give. But, I’ll always remember and appreciate your kindness.] [Lucas: I know Miss doesn’t wa