Chapter 1168

I originally wanted to bring Caroline to my place, but my apartment was too tiny to accommodate her. After some thought, I followed her request and took her to a hotel. I was too worried to let her stay there alone. Although she was a strong person, the way she hugged her knees on the car seat while holding the thermos made me realize she was severely frightened today. Thus, after checking in and ordering takeout from downstairs, I took the food and spent the night with her. "Nance, I'm fine. You don't have to stay." Caroline came out of the bathroom, donning a bathrobe. When she looked at me, her eyes brimmed with tears. I placed the food on the round table, pinned her onto the couch, and shoved the utensils into her hands. Then, I retrieved a towel and dried her hair. "I'm not doing it for you; I'm just too lazy to drive back home. The room looks nice here, don't you think? Take me in for the night, please?" Caroline had changed again. Before she was with John, she was a strong